Cheddar Soda Bread

Name: Cheddar Soda Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2½ cups all-purpose flour, (spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off); 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, (cut into ½-in (13-mm) chunks, plus more for greasing the pan); 8 oz extra sharp Cheddar cheese, (shredded (about 2 cups)); 1¼ cups low fat buttermilk ((see note)); 1 large egg

Transform humble Irish soda bread into a deliciously rich loaf with a crisp, golden exterior and a soft, cheesy interior. This comforting bread is sure to please!

⏱ 50 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 40min 📊 Medium 🍽 12 servings 👁 8

Ingredients

12 servings

2½ cups all-purpose flour, (spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, (cut into ½-in (13-mm) chunks, plus more for greasing the pan)
8 oz extra sharp Cheddar cheese, (shredded (about 2 cups))
1¼ cups low fat buttermilk ((see note))
1 large egg

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8-in (20-cm) square pan with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Toss in the cold butter. Using a pastry cutter, two butter knives, or your fingers, cut or rub the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture is crumbly, with some pea-size clumps of butter within. Mix in the cheese.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the egg. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until everything is just moistened. Do not overmix.
Transfer the sticky dough to the prepared pan. Dust your hands with flour and press the dough to the edges of the pan. Bake the bread for about 35 minutes, until golden brown, set, and a cake tester comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to cool. Cut into squares and serve warm.

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Nutrition per serving

221kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1172.00

Per Serving
$98.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$2344.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (100% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
all-purpose flour	2.5 cups	$20.00
baking powder	2 tsp	$13.00
baking soda	1 tsp	$2.00
salt	1 tsp	$1.00
cold unsalted butter	4 tbsp	$66.00
extra sharp Cheddar cheese	8 oz	$878.00
low fat buttermilk	1.25 cups	$137.00
egg	1 large	$55.00