Description
A quick, yeast-free loaf of cheddar herb soda bread that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend baking.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup (110 g) shredded sharp cheddar
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or thyme)
- 1½ cups (360 ml) cold buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in the cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar and chopped herbs.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the cold buttermilk; fold gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a round loaf on a floured surface and score the top.
- Transfer to a baking sheet or a preheated cast-iron skillet.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the loaf is golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
Notes
Serve warm brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg