Cheese And Herb Irish Soda Bread Recipes

GARLIC CHEDDAR HERB IRISH SODA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and sugar.
• Add the cheese 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.

BASIC IRISH SODA BREAD WITH CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Beat eggs in a bowl and set aside. Place the Parmesan cheese into a shallow bowl.
• In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking soda until well combined. Add in milk, several tablespoons at a time, until the mixture forms a soft dough. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface, and knead several times until the dough comes together.
• Roll the dough out into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick, and cut into 2x3-inch squares. Brush each square with beaten egg, and dip the top of the square into the Parmesan cheese. Place the squares onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the squares are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

AMAZINGLY EASY IRISH SODA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and margarine. Stir in 1 cup of buttermilk and egg. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead slightly. Form dough into a round and place on prepared baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine melted butter with 1/4 cup buttermilk; brush loaf with this mixture. Use a sharp knife to cut an 'X' into the top of the loaf.
• Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Check for doneness after 30 minutes. You may continue to brush the loaf with the butter mixture while it bakes.