Rosemary Cheddar Soda Bread

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A savory twist on traditional Irish soda bread, featuring fresh rosemary and sharp cheddar cheese baked to golden perfection. This Irish-inspired St. Patrick’s Day recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 Irish cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary and 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  4. Step 4: Cut 2 tablespoons cold cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Step 5: Create a well in the center and pour in 1 cup buttermilk; stir with a fork until a shaggy dough forms (do not overmix).
  6. Step 6: Transfer dough to a floured surface, gently knead 3-4 times, and shape into a 1-inch-thick round.
  7. Step 7: Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.

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