Description
A quick and easy yeast-free bread with the delightful flavors of cheddar cheese and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra as needed)
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir together until well mixed.
- Add the chopped fresh herbs and shredded cheese to the flour mixture.
- Pour in the buttermilk and stir until everything is combined into a dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter. Knead it lightly just a couple of times to form a smooth ball.
- Shape the dough into a ball and pat it out into a 7-inch circle.
- Lightly flour a baking sheet and transfer the dough onto it. Dust the top with more flour.
- Use a sharp knife to score a cross into the top of the dough, cutting about ½ inch deep.
- Bake the bread for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375°F. Continue baking for another 30 to 35 minutes.
- Wrap the soda bread in a tea towel to cool after baking.
Notes
Make sure your baking soda is fresh for the best rise. Don’t over-knead the dough to keep the bread light and airy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg