Cheesy soda bread
This traditional Irish bread is given a cheesy twist with grated cheddar baked inside and creamy Brie on top.
By Alex Greene
From B&B by the Sea
Ingredients
- 350g/12oz plain white flour (or plain wholemeal flour), plus extra for dusting
- 1 t²õ±è salt 
- 1 t²õ±è bicarbonate of soda 
- 200ml/7fl oz buttermilk
- 2 medium free-range eggs
- 100g/3½oz mature cheddar, grated
- 5 slices creamy cheese, such as Brie
Method
Preheat the oven to 220C/200C Fan/Gas 7 and dust a non-stick baking tray with a little flour.
Place the flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda, buttermilk, eggs and grated cheese in a large bowl and stir to combine. Form the dough into a ball, using your hands if preferred – it will be sticky but if it’s too wet, add a little more flour. Pop the dough ball onto the baking tray and push down slightly. Place the cheese slices on top.
Bake the loaf for 30–35 minutes until cooked all the way through and golden on top.
