Easy Irish Soda Bread with Cheese

Enjoy the taste of Ireland with this Easy Irish Soda Bread, a classic recipe that requires only a few simple ingredients and minimal effort.

This quick bread is leavened with baking soda instead of yeast, which means no kneading or rising time is required.

The result is a crusty, rustic loaf with a tender crumb and a subtle tangy flavor.

It’s perfect for serving with soups, stews, or simply slathered with butter and jam. This post contains affiliate links.

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Easy Irish Soda Bread with Cheese

A special thanks to McCormick Kitchens for this savory recipe.

Ingredients for easy Irish soda bread:

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons McCormick Caraway Seed
• 1 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Red Pepper, Ground
• 1/2 cup shredded Irish Cheddar cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk

To make this recipe, I like to keep the following items on hand.

Directions for bread:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and seasonings in large bowl.

Step 3: Stir in cheese. Set aside.

Step 4: Mix eggs and buttermilk in medium bowl.

Step 5: Add to dry ingredients; stir until well blended. Spread in lightly grease 9-inch round cake pan.

Step 6: Bake 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

Tip: Make muffins instead of bread. Prepare dough as directed and divide among 12 greased muffin cups. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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