Cheddar Chive Soda Bread

Cheddar chive soda bread is a savory, tender quick bread made with buttermilk and baked until golden in about 45 minutes.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 40 min · Yield: 1 · Method: Oven

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 0.25 cup fresh chives
• 1.5 cups buttermilk

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. (about 5 min) — 400°F
2. Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the cheddar and chives. (about 3 min)
3. Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until a shaggy dough forms; do not overmix. (about 2 min)
4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a round loaf. Transfer it to the prepared baking sheet and cut a shallow cross on top. (about 5 min)
5. Bake until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped, 35 to 40 minutes. (about 40 min) — 400°F
6. Cool on a rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing. (about 15 min)