Description
A delightful twist on classic Irish soda bread, combining sharp white cheddar cheese and fresh chives for a delicious and hearty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and chopped chives.
- Create a well in the center and add the cold buttermilk; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and shape it into a round loaf.
- Transfer the loaf to the prepared pan and score a deep ‘X’ on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Brush with melted butter in the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with butter or cream cheese. It’s perfect with soups or as a snack. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Irish Soda Bread, Cheddar Bread, Quick Bread, Baking, Comfort Food