Gubbeen Soda Bread

Method

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°F/Gas Mark 5.
2. 2. In a large bowl, add the flours, baking soda and seaweed. Mix together and make a well in the centre.
3. 3. In a large jug, add the buttermilk and the egg, giving a gentle whisk. Pour the mix into the well within the large bowl, but leave a small amount for brushing over the loaf.
4. 4. Add in the cheeses, leaving a small amount of the cheddar for step 6, and most of the thyme. Combine the mix with a wooden spoon until you have a rough dough.
5. 5. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured chopping board and gently knead.
6. 6. Add the dough to a loaf tin and brush lightly with any leftover buttermilk/egg mix you have. Add in the remaining thyme sprigs and cheese over the top of the loaf.
7. 7. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes. Allow to cool before slicing and enjoying with a little butter or an extra slice of Gubbeen cheese.

• Autumn
• Traditional Irish
• soda bread
• Irish bread
• Gubbeen cheese

Ingredients

• US
• METRIC