Description
A delightful twist on traditional Irish soda bread infused with sharp cheddar cheese and fresh chives.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Stir in cheddar and chives until evenly distributed.
- Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf, score an “X” on top, and place it on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serve warm.
Notes
For better flavor, choose high-quality sharp cheddar cheese and avoid overmixing the dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg