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Easy Cheddar & Herb Irish Soda Bread

A quick and delicious loaf made with baking soda and buttermilk, perfect for pairing with soups and salads.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Bread, Side
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2-3/4 cups AP flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
Flavor Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 Tbsp dried chives
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 6 oz shredded white sharp cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup melted butter slightly cooled

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F and 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 with a fork until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and cooled melted butter.
  5. Make a well in your dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients into the center.
  6. Mix until the ingredients start to combine. Use your hands or a spatula to finish mixing and bring it into a ball.
  7. If the dough seems too wet to form into a ball, sprinkle with a little extra flour and pull together.
Baking
  1. Empty the dough onto the middle of the skillet lined with parchment paper and gently re-form it into a ball.
  2. Make an 'X' in the top of the dough with a serrated knife.
  3. Bake at 425°F for 28-33 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Optionally, cover with foil if it starts to get too brown.
  4. Remove the loaf from the skillet using the parchment paper and place it on a cooling rack.
  5. Optionally, brush with melted butter immediately and let cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Best served warm with butter. Ideal for pairing with soups, salads, or as a sandwich base.