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Cheese and herb Irish soda bread

Irish soda bread flavored with cheese and herbs is perfect for St Patrick's Day or any occasion. No-knead and ready in under an hour!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: International , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1½ tsp baking soda/bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups (500ml) buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup fresh herbs, chopped (I used parsley, sage and chives)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC/360ºF and line a Dutch oven/cast iron pot with baking/parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. 
  3. Whisk an egg into the buttermilk and pour into the dry ingredients. 
  4. Mix the dough until it just starts to come together (there will be large lumps) then add the cheese and herbs. 
  5. Continue mixing until the dough just comes together. The dough will be sticky and shaggy looking (not too smooth or else it will be over-mixed). 
  6. Transfer to the prepared pot then score a cross onto the top with a sharp knife. Cover with the lid and place in the pre-heated oven. 
  7. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until the bread is cooked through. It will sound hollow when knocked on the bottom and a skewers inserted will come out clean. 
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving with butter. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 685mg (29%) Potassium 110mg (3%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 165IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 685mg 29%
Potassium 110mg 2%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 165IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Iron 3.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.