Name: Easy Irish Soda Bread with Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Bread
Ingredients: 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

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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.

This St. Patricks Day recipe is perfect for serving with soups, stews, or simply slathered with butter and jam.

A special thanks to McCormick Kitchens for this savory recipe.

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How to Eat Soda Bread

There are lots of ways you can enjoy this easy Irish soda bread.

With Butter & Jam: Spread butter, jam or honey on warm slices for a classic treat.
With Soup or Stew: Serve alongside Irish stew or any hearty soup to soak up the broth.
With Cheese & Meat: Pair with sharp cheddar, ham or smoked salmon for a savory bite.
Toasted: Toast slices and top with butter, peanut butter or Nutella.
With Tea or Coffee: Enjoy plain or with a spread for a simple snack.
As a Sandwich: Use soda bread for sandwiches with meats, cheeses or eggs.

It’s best eaten fresh but can be revived by toasting if it starts to dry out.

Irish Soda Bread Ingredients

For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to the Irish soda bread recipe card.

flour
sugar
baking powder
baking soda
salt
McCormick Caraway Seed
McCormick Garlic Powder
McCormick Red Pepper, Ground
Irish Cheddar cheese
eggs
buttermilk

How to Make Irish Soda Bread with Cheese

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.

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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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