Savory Herbed Cheddar Bread (Printable)

Rustic Irish bread with sharp cheddar and fragrant herbs, ideal as a snack or alongside hearty dishes.

# What you'll need:

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour

02 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda

04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

05 - 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated

06 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped

07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

08 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme

09 - 1 ½ cups cold buttermilk

10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

11 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease the surface.

02 - Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended.

03 - Stir in grated cheddar, chives, parsley, and thyme until evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.

04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, and beaten egg until uniform.

05 - Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture. Mix with wooden spoon or hands just until shaggy dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

06 - Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Gently knead 4 to 5 times, then shape into round loaf approximately 7 inches in diameter.

07 - Place loaf on prepared baking sheet. Cut deep X across top with sharp knife.

08 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until crust is deeply golden and skewer inserted in center comes out clean.

09 - Transfer to wire rack and cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.

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No yeast, no proofing, no waiting around for dough to rise
The combination of sharp cheddar and fresh herbs creates the most incredible aroma while baking

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Overmixing will make the bread tough, so stop as soon as the dough comes together
The X on top is not just decorative, it helps the bread bake evenly in the center

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