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Garlic Cheddar Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Garlic Cheddar Irish Soda Bread Recipe

4.8 from 16 reviews

This Garlic Cheddar Irish Soda Bread is a savory twist on a classic recipe, featuring the rich flavors of roasted garlic, sharp cheddar cheese, and buttermilk. The bread is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for serving alongside soups, stews, or enjoying on its own.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp sugar

Additional Ingredients:

  • 4 Tbsp Epicurean Butter Roasted Garlic Herb Flavored Butter, chilled
  • 8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¾ cups buttermilk, plus more for brushing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Oil a 10-inch cast iron skillet or large baking sheet.
  2. Whisk together dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Cut in butter: Break Roasted Garlic Herb Flavored Butter into pieces and cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Mix wet ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk.
  5. Combine ingredients: Make a well in the dry ingredients, pour in the buttermilk/egg mixture, and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  6. Shape and bake: Use your hands to form the dough into a round ball, place it in the skillet, make an X on top, and brush with buttermilk. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the bread cool for 5 minutes, then remove from the pan. Serve with additional Roasted Garlic Herb Flavored Butter.

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Keywords: Garlic Cheddar Irish Soda Bread, Savory Bread Recipe, Cheddar Cheese Bread