One of my favorite things to make when the weather gets cold is soup. It’s warm. It’s comforting. It’s good for you and it makes awesome leftovers which is just an added bonus in my book. Soup is also a really easy thing to serve to family and friends. In fact, a soup like this Chicken Sausage, White Bean & Kale Soup when paired with a simple salad and Cheesy Irish Soda Bread makes for a truly delicious Sunday supper.
My friend Lisa, a fabulous baker, adapted this Cheesy Irish Soda Bread from Ina Garten’s original recipe. It couldn’t be simpler. I am not a baker and even I think I can handle this one. Serve with some Grass Fed butter and wait for the accolades to start rolling in.
Cheesy Irish Soda Bread
Servings 1 loaf
Ingredients
- 4 cups all purpose flour
- 4 tbs. sugar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 tbs. cold, unsalted butter cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk shaken
- 1 extra large egg lightly beaten
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer with the paddle attachment. Add the butter and mix on low speed until combined.
- With a fork, lightly beat the buttermilk, egg and cheese together and, with the mixer on low speed, add to the flour mixture.
- Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and knead it a few times into a round loaf. Place the loaf on your sheet pan, cut an X in the top with a serrated knife and bake for 45 - 55 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean. When you tap on the loaf, it should make a hallow sound.
- Cool on a baking rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
