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Easy Cheddar & Herb Irish Soda Bread

A quick and easy Irish soda bread made with sharp cheddar and fresh herbs, perfect for cozy meals or as a base for sandwiches.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 170

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.75 cups 2-3/4 cups AP flour All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp sugar
  • 0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp pepper
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup melted butter (or margarine) – slightly cooled
  • 1 cup 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large 1 egg
Herbs and Cheese
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup fresh parsley Chopped
  • 0.5 Tbsp 1/2 Tbsp dried chives
  • 0.5 tsp 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 6 oz 6 oz shredded white sharp cheddar cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a cast iron skillet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix in the parsley, chives, dill, and cheese until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and cooled melted butter.
  5. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into the center. Use a fork to mix until combined. Then use your hands to form the dough into a ball.
  6. If the dough is too wet, sprinkle a little extra flour and mix together.
  7. Place the dough in the middle of the skillet lined with parchment paper and gently shape into a ball.
  8. Make an ‘X’ in the top of the dough with a serrated knife.
Baking
  1. Bake at 425°F for 28-33 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. If it browns too quickly, cover with foil.
  2. Remove from the skillet using the parchment paper and place on a cooling rack. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For portion control, serve thin slices. It pairs well with soup, salad, or as a base for high-protein toppings like cottage cheese or Greek yogurt.