Description
This Cheddar Soda Bread is a delicious twist on traditional soda bread, packed with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh chives for a savory flavor. It’s perfect for serving alongside soups or stews, or simply enjoyed with a spread of butter.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a cast-iron skillet.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese and Chives: Stir in cheddar cheese and chives if using.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
- Combine Ingredients: Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in buttermilk mixture. Stir just until dough comes together.
- Knead and Shape: Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead a few times, and shape into a round loaf.
- Bake: Place the loaf on the prepared sheet or skillet, cut an “X” on top, and bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool slightly before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- This bread pairs well with salted butter.
- For a savory twist, try adding cooked crumbled bacon.
- Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
