Bacon Cheddar Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Irish cheddar
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Directions

Heat the oven to 400° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, kosher salt, granulated sugar, Irish cheddar, bacon, and green onions until well blended. Pour in the buttermilk and mix until the dough comes together.

Form the dough into a round loaf and place on the baking sheet. With a knife, cut a cross all the way through the dough. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the loaf is lightly browned and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.