Description
A hint of garlic, cheese and fresh herbs liven up the classic Irish Soda Bread and with no yeast it’s a cinch to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Cups Flour (plus 2 Tablespoons)
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2/3 Cup Cheese (shredded, sharp)
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary (fresh, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon Thyme (fresh, or 1/2 Teaspoon dried)
- 4 Tablespoons Butter (cold)
- 1 Egg (large, whisked)
- 1 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and sugar.
- Add the cheese, garlic and herbs and toss to coat.
- Break the butter up into the flour and using your hands, pinch and mix the flour in until it resembles a grainy texture.
- Make a well in the center and add the egg and buttermilk.
- Use a wooden spoon to stir it together then switch to your hands and knead the dough gently just until it forms a ball.
- Butter a skillet, dutch oven or cookie sheet and place the dough on top.
- Use a knife to cut a cross in the dough, only about 1/2" deep and then bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot and fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Yeast Bread Recipes and Quick Bread Recipes
Nutrition
- Calories: 240 kcal