Irish Soda Bread

Cheddar Cheese and Dill Irish Soda Bread is a delightful variation of the traditional Irish soda bread, infused with the flavors of sharp cheddar cheese and aromatic dill. This type of soda bread is a fusion of Irish baking techniques and ingredients, resulting in a savory and flavorful loaf.

Ingredients

2 C Flour

½ tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Baking Powder

½ tsp Salt

1 Tb Fresh Dill, chopped

4 oz Cheddar Cheese, chopped in ¼ cubes, or torn

¼ C Pine Nuts

1 C Buttermilk

1 Eggs

1 TB Melted Butter

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425

Cover a sheet pan with parchment and dust with flour

Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a large bowl

Add in dill, cheddar and pine nuts. Mix so they are well incorporated

In a small bowl mix together buttermilk and the egg. Add to the center of the dry ingredients.

Mix together

Turn dough out onto a well-floured work surface. Using a bench scraper work the dough into a

Ball. It should take several turns and the dough will be very wet. Continue to add flour and work until it shaped into a ball.

Slash the top of the dough with an X and put it in the oven.

Bake for 20 minutes, tent it with foil, and continue to bake for 8 – 10 more minutes.

It should be golden brown.

Brush with melted butter out of the oven.