Side dishe for 12

Cheddar Soda Bread

Name: Cheddar Soda Bread
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: British and Irish
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter (optional); 8 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese; 1 large egg

Cheddar cheese, buttermilk, and egg form a tender soda bread that bakes into a golden, savory loaf.

Typical price

$1.26for 4 servings

$0.32 per serving$1.26 for 4

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50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

British and Irish Vegetarian Budget Side dishes

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.78

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and soda

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
4 tbsp cold unsalted butter (optional)
8 oz extra sharp cheddar cheese
1 large egg

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
Cut in the cold butter, then stir in the grated cheddar cheese.
Whisk the buttermilk and egg, pour them into the flour mixture, and stir until a sticky dough forms.
Shape the dough into a round loaf in the pan and cut a shallow cross on top.
Bake for 35 minutes, until golden and firm in the center, then cool for 5 minutes.

Swaps

Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices