Cheese And Herb Irish Soda Bread

Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC/360ºF and line a Dutch oven/cast iron pot with baking/parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.

Step 3

Whisk an egg into the buttermilk and pour into the dry ingredients.

Step 4

Mix the dough until it just starts to come together (there will be large lumps) then add the cheese and herbs.

Step 5

Continue mixing until the dough just comes together. The dough will be sticky and shaggy looking (not too smooth or else it will be over-mixed).

Step 6

Transfer to the prepared pot then score a cross onto the top with a sharp knife. Cover with the lid and place in the pre-heated oven.

Step 7

Bake for 30-45 minutes or until the bread is cooked through. It will sound hollow when knocked on the bottom and a skewers inserted will come out clean.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving with butter.