Description
A simple yet delicious soda bread combining sharp white cheddar cheese and fresh chives, perfect as a side or standalone snack.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 0.25 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1.75 cups cold buttermilk
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for brushing)
- Pinch of garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a cast-iron skillet.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the freshly shredded sharp white cheddar cheese and finely chopped chives.
- Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the cold buttermilk. Stir gently until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a round loaf.
- Use a sharp knife to score a deep ‘X’ across the top of the dough.
- Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Cool the bread on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg