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Irish Cheddar Soda Bread

Perfect for St Patrick's Day, or any day of the year, this fabulous cheese soda bread is as easy as it is tasty, and super versatile

2 cups mature Irish Cheddar, grated
1 large egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp baking powder
4 tbsp cold butter
1 cup raisins

Irish Stew, New Canaan Farms Caramelized Onion & Garlic Jam

Preheat oven to 375°
Grease an 8″ round cake pan with butter or cooking spray
Whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda
Cut in the cold butter, and rub into the mixture with your fingers until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Then stir in the grated cheddar
Whisk the buttermilk and egg together, then gently fold into the flour mixture. Stir until just combined
Transfer the dough to the cake pan, and bake in the oven for around 45 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean
Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then serve warm with Irish Stew and New Canaan Farms Caramelized Onion & Garlic Jam.
Happy St Patrick’s Day!