Irish Soda Brown Bread with Walnuts, Flaxseeds & Raisins

One of the many wonderful perks to being a Melting Pot American is the fact that I get to celebrate my 30% Irish heritage on March 17th with Corned Beef, Cabbage, and Soda Bread and then, two days later, I get to celebrate my 50% Italian heritage on March 19th with St. Joseph's Cakes!

Now, as a disclaimer, I realize my version of Irish Soda Bread is a far cry from the authentic recipe but, as I've already mentioned, I am far from being truly Irish myself so this recipe is good enough for 100% American me. ;)

This bread comes together so quickly and easily that I actually make it throughout the year as a basic table bread to be served with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even with a cup of tea.

A couple of years ago, I took my family's original recipe and tweaked it here and there until I came up with this heartier, nuttier, brown version. 

Now it is much more filling and goes well with soup, stew or salad.

My favorite addition is the flaxseeds. They give a great crunchy texture and nutty flavor.

It may not be the prettiest bread but it is delicious. 

I divide the batter into three small loaves so that I can serve one fresh and freeze the other two for later on in the week. 

It tastes the best when it's hot out of the oven and smeared with softened butter. The boys like theirs with jam.

Irish Soda Brown Bread

2 c. whole wheat flour

1 1/2 c. oat flour
1 t. baking soda

2 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

1/2 c. brown sugar

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 c. sour cream

3/4 c. raisins

1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

1/4 c. flaxseeds

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift first four ingredients. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Separate batter into thirds and spread onto baking sheets prepared with parchment paper. Bake 35 - 40 minutes. Makes three loaves.

{enjoy!}