Cheddar-Thyme Soda Bread

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Cheddar-Thyme Soda Bread

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Recipe Data

10
Servings
20min
Prep
1hr5min
Total

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    Description

    Add a little thyme and Cheddar to flavor this yeast-less Irish soda bread.

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    Ingredients
    Serves 10
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    2 c. Hy-Vee all-purpose flour
    1 tbsp. fresh thyme, finely chopped
    1 tsp. Hy-Vee baking powder
    ½ tsp. Hy-Vee baking soda
    ½ tsp. Hy-Vee salt
    ½ (8-oz.) pkg. Hy-Vee shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
    2 Hy-Vee large eggs, divided
    1 c. buttermilk

    Things To Grab

    • Baking sheet
    • Parchment paper
    • Whisk
    • Large bowl
    • Small bowl
    • Ruler
    • Sharp knife
    • Silicone pastry brush
    • Thermometer

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. 

    2. Whisk together flour, thyme, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in cheese. Whisk together 1 egg and buttermilk in a small bowl.

    3. Make a well in center of flour mixture; add buttermilk mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened (dough will be sticky. 

    4. Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead dough by gently folding and pressing for 8 to 10 strokes or until nearly smooth. 

    5. Shape dough into a 5-to-5-1/2-inch round loaf. Place loaf on prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, cut a 4-inch cross 1/4-inch deep, on top of loaf. 

    6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden and internal temperature reaches 195 to 200 degrees. If necessary, cover with foil to prevent overbrowning. Remove from baking sheet; cool 20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm. 

    Nutrition facts

    Servings

    160 Calories per serving

    Amounts Per Serving

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 340mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 21g
    • Protein: 7g

    Daily Values

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    Iron 6%
    0%
    Calcium 10%
    0%
    Vitamin D 0%
    0%
    Potassium 2%