Royal Hibernian Brown Bread Recipe

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   In a large bowl mix together all of the dry ingredients.

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   With fingers, work in the butter till it is absorbed by the flour and the mix resembles tiny, soft bread crumbs.

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   Make a well in the center of the flour mix.

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   In a separate bowl, lightly beat the Large eggs and stir in the buttermilk.

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   Gradually pour the egg mix into the well, mixing first with a spoon and then by hand till it forms a stiff dough.

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   If the dough should crumble, add in 1 or possibly more Tbsp.

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   of buttermilk.

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   Turn the dough out on a floured surface.

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   Dust hands in flour and knead dough lightly.

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    With a knife, cut the dough into 2 pcs and shape into plump round balls.

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    Pat down the tops slightly and with a knife cut a 1/2-inch deep cross in the tops.

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    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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    Place loaves on 2 greased baking sheets.

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    Bake 40-50 min, till loaves are brown and the tops have opened dramatically along the cuts.

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    Turn one over and tap the bottom.

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    A hard hollow sound means the bread is done.

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    Cold on wire racks.

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    Serve thinly sliced.

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    It can be frzn and reheated.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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