Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, garlic powder (if using), and black pepper.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and chopped chives until evenly distributed.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually incorporate buttermilk until a sticky dough forms—do not overmix.
- Shape the dough into a round loaf about 2 inches thick and score an 'X' on top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Cool for 10 minutes before slicing; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg