Jim's Cheddar Onion Soda Bread

Ingredients

• 4 cups bread flour , plus more for dusting
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 6 tablespoons butter , softened
• 1.25 cups buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 0.75 cups finely chopped onion
• 0.75 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together bread flour, salt, and baking powder until thoroughly combined. Beat in the butter, buttermilk, and confectioners' sugar to make a dough; gently mix in the onion and Cheddar cheese. Divide dough in half, and shape each half into a ball. Place the loaves onto the prepared baking sheet, and gently flatten to about 2 inches thick. Dust each loaf with flour.

3. 3

   Bake on a preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Cool on racks for a few minutes; serve warm.