Jim's Cheddar Onion Soda Bread

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I begged for this recipe from my co-worker when he 'accidentally' mentioned he had a great soda bread recipe. It was perfect timing because St. Patrick's Day was only days away!

Submitted by Keri
Updated on January 4, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened

  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk

  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

  • ¾ cup finely chopped onion

  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together bread flour, salt, and baking powder until thoroughly combined. Beat in the butter, buttermilk, and confectioners' sugar to make a dough; gently mix in the onion and Cheddar cheese. Divide dough in half, and shape each half into a ball. Place the loaves onto the prepared baking sheet, and gently flatten to about 2 inches thick. Dust each loaf with flour.

  3. Bake on a preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Cool on racks for a few minutes; serve warm.

Cook's Note

To make into biscuits, increase the cheese and onion to 1 cup each. Form into drop biscuits on the parchment-lined sheet, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned on top and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264 Calories
9g Fat
37g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 488mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 138mg 11%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 108mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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