Jim's Cheddar Onion Soda Bread

Quick soda bread flavored with onion and Cheddar cheese is the perfect go-with for your St. Patrick's stew or corned beef dinner. But it's so fast and versatile, you'll make it for just about any soup dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 264 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
• ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup finely chopped onion
• 4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

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