Garlic Cheddar 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.

IRISH SODA BREAD WITH CHEDDAR AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk to break up any lumps of flour. Add the Cheddar and chives. Stir to evenly combine the ingredients. Set aside.
• Add the buttermilk and egg to a 2-cup measuring cup. Use a fork to scramble the egg into the buttermilk.
• Add the buttermilk mixture to the bowl with the flour mixture and use a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Lightly flour your hands and knead the dough until it comes together, about 1 minute. Flip the dough so that it is seam-side down and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. Use a serrated knife to cut a 1/2-inch-thick X on the top of the dough.
• Bake until the bread is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Let cool slightly on a wire rack before slicing.