Irish Brown Bread

This is a quick bread I learned how to make at a recent cooking class. I am posting it just in time for everyone to enjoy for St. Patrick's day.

1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour (any will do but King Arthur's is the best)
7 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 c. oats
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. kosher salt (or 1/2 tsp if using table salt)
1 tsp. baking soda
5 Tbsp. dark brown sugar
2 c. whole milk
2 large eggs
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
1/2 c. oats for garnish

Stir flours, oats, baking powder, salt, baking soda and brown sugar together. In a separate bowl, mix together milk, eggs, and melted butter. Stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients and combine until just mixed. Pour into a greased bread pan. Spread the oats on top of the bread batter and bake at 375 for 75 minutes. Turn the bread out onto a baking tin upside down and bake an additional 10 minutes (this gives the entire loaf a nice crust all over). Cool before cutting. Wrap in plastic wrap at room temperature and this bread will last 5-7 days.

Yield: 1 loaf