Cheese and Onion Soda Bread

Not that I drink a lot of beer (I prefer lager), but this bread is delicious!
Serve with a good mature Cheddar cheese.
Portions:2 loaves
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Ingredients

  • 500 g strong white flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 300 ml buttermilk
  • 75 gbutter softened
  • 20 g baking powder
  • 1 onion peeled and finely chopped
  • 75 g Cheddar cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/gas mark 7.
  • Line a baking tray.
  • Put all the ingredients except the onion and cheese in a food mixer and, using a paddle blade and medium speed, blend together for 2 minutes.
  • Alternatively, put into a bowl and mix well by hand for 5 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cheese and incorporate, either by hand or in the mixer (don’t overmix), into the dough.
  • Divide the dough into two pieces and tip out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Shape each piece into a ball, then flatten each with your hand so they are approximately 5 cm/2 inches thick.
  • Cut a deep cross into each, dust with a little flour and put on the baking tray.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then serve warm.
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