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    Home » Recipes » Breads

    Cheddar and Herb Soda Bread

    May 8, 2020 · Modified: Oct 4, 2021 by Sandra Flegg

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    This soda bread has no yeast and is ready in under an hour! Add your favourite herbs and cheese with great results.

    Cheddar & Herb Soda bread on brown paper this recipe!

    Spring has sprung!

    Today is May 8th. It snowed. Yes, snow. I looked out the kitchen window as I waited for my second cup of coffee.

    We have had some beautiful warm sunny days and at first I thought 'meh' but then, I stepped outside. It was magical. I have been so excited about the thought of getting started on a kitchen garden - 'my little potager' as I call it. The snow didn't last long and it turned out to be a beautiful sunny day.

    Our property has a bush and we have really enjoyed the discovery of spring wildflowers that are making an appearance. I always carry my phone with me so that I can capture anything interesting that I see.

    The dogs are absolutely crazy about our new property. Dallas, our German shepherd prances and Zoe, our yellow lab has a perma-smile on her face.

    How to make Cheddar & Herb Soda Bread

    uncooked cheddar and herb soda bread on grey board
    1. Preheat oven to 425F
    2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt then add in cheese and herbs
    3. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk
    4. Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture stirring until well combined being careful not to over mix
    5. On a floured surface, place the dough in the flour and cover all sides, turning over until all areas are covered in the flour
    6. Shape into a round loaf and slice an 'X' in the top with a sharp knife about ¼" deep
    7. Transfer to a parchment paper lined cookie sheet
    8. Sprinkle top with additional cheddar and herbs if desired.
    9. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cook on middle rack in the oven to avoid over-browning.
    10. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.
    11. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.
    hearty vegetable soup, cheddar & herb soda bread with tomatoes in background sitting on board

    This bread is delicious served with Hearty Vegetable Soup!

    Cheddar & Herb Soda bread on brown butcher paper

    You may also want to try different cheeses in this bread. I would recommend asiago or gruyere as a substitute.

    The herbs can be switched up fresh for dried.

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    Cheese and herb soda bread sitting on parchment paper

    Cheddar and Herb Soda Bread


    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Sandra Flegg
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
    • Yield: 1 loaf
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    Description

    This soda bread has no yeast and is ready in under an hour! Add your favourite herbs and cheese with great results.


    Ingredients

    2 cups all purpose flour

    1-½ tsp. baking powder

    ½ tsp. baking soda

    ½ tsp. salt

    1 tbsp. butter

    1 cup buttermilk

    4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded

    1 egg

    2-3 tbsp. fresh herbs, chopped


    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 425F
    2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt then add in cheese and herbs
    3. In a small bow, whisk together eggs and buttermilk
    4. Add the buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture stirring until well combined being careful not to over mix
    5. On a floured surface, place the dough in the flour and cover all sides, turning over until all areas are covered in the flour
    6. Shape into a round loaf and slice an 'X' in the top with a sharp knife about ⅛" deep
    7. Transfer to parchment paper lined cookie sheet
    8. Sprinkle top with additional cheddar and herbs if desired.
    9. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cook on middle rack on oven to avoid over-browning.
    10. Remove from oven and brush with melted butter.
    11. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Category: Breads
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 170
    • Sugar: 1.3 g
    • Sodium: 287.6 mg
    • Fat: 6.5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
    • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 21.1 g
    • Fiber: 0.7 g
    • Protein: 6.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 35.6 mg

    Keywords: Cheddar and Herb Soda Bread, Irish Soda Bread

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    1. Cindy

      May 22, 2020 at 8:42 pm

      What a great site with a wealth of recipes. They all look so delicious. I would like to make the Cheddar Herb Soda Bread but in the recipe I can't find the ingredients, although I can find the instructions. Is it just me? Would you mind checking to see if the ingredients are listed please?

      • Sandra

        May 23, 2020 at 11:52 am

        Hi Cindy! Thank you for pointing that out. I've refreshed the page and the ingredients list should be showing now. Thanks for the kinds words about the site 🙂 Sandra

    2. Peter S

      August 31, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      Excellent results, perfect balance. I did add a clove of garlic though.
      Thanks so much!

      ★★★★★

      • Sandra

        August 31, 2021 at 9:22 pm

        Garlic is a great addition! Thanks for stopping by and for the feedback! 🙂 Sandra

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