As there is no requirement for the flour used in brown bread to contain any bran or wheatgerm, do check the label to see if any additives such as malt or sugar have given the bread its colour.

Make this oat-studded whole-wheat loaf for St. Patrick's Day — or any time you want a humble but hearty quick bread. A trip to Ballymaloe Cookery School in Ireland inspired Susie Tompkins Buell ...