Easy and tasty savory Irish Soda Bread made with Jalapeño and Cheddar cheese. You can also use the base recipe for this for plain soda bread or use other additions.
Author: Carleen
Recipe type: Bread
Cuisine: Irish
Serves: 8
Ingredients
5 T butter (4 softened and one melted)
2½ cups all purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
¾ cup buttermilk
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 small can diced Jalapeño peppers
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda
Cut 4 tablespoons of softened butter into the flour mix until the butter is in small pieces.
Stir in the buttermilk and additions (in this case Jalapeño and Cheddar)
Knead the ball into a ball, adding a bit more buttermilk if needed
Place on a well oiled or parchment covered baking sheet (I use parchment and spray mine)
Cut an X on the top if desired and brush with melted butter
Bake for 35-45 minutes until firm and browned on top. Mine took about 40 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack, or serve warm.
Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 221 Fat: 11 g Saturated fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 22 g Sugar: 1 g Sodium: 510 mg Fiber: 1 g Protein: 9 g
Recipe by Snack Rules at https://snackrules.com/jalapeno-cheddar-irish-soda-bread/