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Herbed Cheddar Savory Irish Soda Bread

This unique, delicious Cheddar Herb Savory Irish Soda Bread goes well with soups, salads and just about any entree and comes together in well under an hour. It always brings rave reviews from young and old alike, Irish or not!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs
  • 4 ounces medium or sharp cheddar cheese diced small (about ¼-inch)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • ¼ cup pinenuts

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425˚Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and sprinkle it lightly with flour.
  2. In a medium-large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine. Add the herbs, cheese and pinenuts. Stir again. Run through the dough with your fingers to break apart any diced cheese that has stuck together.
  3. Combine the egg and the buttermilk in a small bowl or cup and stir until well combined.
  4. Combine the buttermilk and egg in a measuring cup and stir well with a fork to combine. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the buttermilk and egg. Stir just until all of the flour is incorporated..
  5. Turn the dough out onto a work surface that has been generously dusted with flour. Turn the dough several times to coat with flour (I like to use a bench scraper for this), then form into a round loaf. If the dough is sticky and difficult to shape, add a little extra flour to the work surface.
  6. Transfer the loaf to the prepared sheet pan. With a sharp serrated knife and cut an X on top of the loaf.
  7. Bake for 20 minutes. Cover with foil if getting too brown and bake for another 8–10 minutes. The top should be a nice golden brown.
  8. Brush the loaf with melted butter and allow it to cool for 20 minutes before slicing. Slice thick and serve with butter.

Notes

  • e Café Tips above in post for more detailed instructions and tips.
  • Recipe adapted from Food Gracious.

Nutrition Information

Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 284mg (12%) Potassium 117mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 212IU (4%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Calories 168kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 284mg 12%
Potassium 117mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 212IU 4%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

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