There’s something special about baking bread together – flour on the tables, chatter in the room, and that unmistakable smell as a loaf comes out of the oven. This Cheese & Spring Onion Soda Bread was baked at a Village Bakers Baking Masterclass and shows exactly why these sessions are so loved.

Quick to make, with no kneading and plenty of flavour, it’s a real crowd-pleaser. Perfect for sharing warm, straight from the loaf, whether at a Sunday Social or at home with soup and butter.

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

1. Heat the oven to 190c / 375f / gas mark 5. Oil a baking sheet
2. Sift the flours, salt, and bicarbonate of soda together 3 times. Reserve any bran left in the sieve.
3. Cut the butter into small pieces, then rub into the flour using your fingertips.
4. Stir in the sugar, cheese, and spring onions. Make a well in the centre. Stir in enough buttermilk to make a soft dough.
5. Knead lightly to bring together into a round.
6. Place on the baking sheet and sprinkle with the reserved bran.
7. Using a wooden spoon handle, make a deep cross in the centre of the bread nearly all the way down to the baking sheet.
8. Bake for about 40mins or until well-risen and browned. The cross in the centre should not seem damp.
9. Transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool.

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