Wholemeal Cheddar and Apple Chutney Soda Bread with Cider is so quick and easy to make. A nutty, cheesy wholemeal soda bread with a sweet apple chutney and cider kick. It goes perfectly with soup.
I found myself with half a can of spare cider on Sunday morning (the other half had gone in the slow cooker). I didn’t want to waste it and drinking it wasn’t an option so I immediately thought of Soda Bread.
In the past I’ve made a large Apple & Pear Cider Soda Bread with a whole can of cider so knew this loaf had to be a small one.
I also realised we didn’t have any bread for lunch so a savoury loaf was what was required.
Having a look in my fridge for inspiration I saw Cheddar cheese and a jar of Apple & Walnut Chutney. They were both proving very popular so I knew these 2 flavours were a great match!
I wasn’t wrong and the smell of the loaf when it came out of the oven was just divine.
The sweetness of the cider and chutney perfectly complimented the mature Cheddar!
I’ve tried making soda bread with beer before but didn’t like the flavour it gave.
Equally, my family isn’t keen on buttermilk so I don’t use that either.
I made Cheddar and ham salad sandwiches for lunch which tasted out of this world.
So the next time you run out of bread, don’t jump in the car because with soda bread you have a really quick solution to your bread needs.
If, unlike me, you have a whole can of cider, why not make 2 loaves and freeze one or bake one large one for about 40 minutes?
It’s so simple, satisfying and tasty there is no excuse not to make this loaf – so go on, what are you waiting for?
More Soda Bread Recipes
- Emmental Soda Bread
- Easy Cheesy Jalapeno Soda Bread
- Apple & Pear Cider Spelt Soda Bread
- Malted Spelt Soda Bread
- Blueberry & Lemon Soda Bread
- Christmas Soda Bread
- Irish Soda Bread Scones
I’m sure you’ll love my super easy and delicious Wholemeal Cheddar and Apple Chutney Soda Bread with Cider! Do try it and let me know how you get on.
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Wholemeal Cheddar and Apple Chutney Soda Bread with Cider
Ingredients
- 250 g Strong wholemeal flour
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ½ tsp Bicarbonate of soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 100 g Extra mature Cheddar cheese grated
- 1 rounded tbsp Apple Chutney I used Apple & Walnut
- 200 mls Cider
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 190⁰C.
- Prepare a baking sheet with a sprinkling of flour.
- Put all the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix together.
- Then add the grated Cheddar and chutney.
- Add the cider and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
- Now put your hands in (oiling them helps immensely) and bring the dough together quickly by kneading into a ball, adding a little extra flour if necessary. Don’t overwork the dough, speed is of the essence!
- Place the dough ball on the floured baking sheet and flatten a little, dust with flour and then mark a cross into it with a sharp knife.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when knocked on the base.
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry
Now that is what I call bread Camilla.
Camilla
Thank you Bintu – it was fab:-)
Janine
I had no idea soda bread was so easy to make! This bread looks and sounds divine. Thanks for sharing it!
Ursula Hunt
lovely with a ploughman’s lunch
Paul Wilson
This looks great, have to give it a go.
Janice
That looks really tasty Camilla.
Camilla
Thanks Janice, it just worked so well – a keeper:-)
Sally - My Custard Pie
You’ve made me consider all sorts of possibilities of ingredients to add to soda bread. Lovely loaf.
Camilla
Glad to have inspired:-)
Jane McColl
This sounds delicious, will be making this on friday.
Sophie at Franglaise Cooking
This looks and sounds delicious – I’m always on the lookout for new bread recipes, so I’ll be trying this one out soon (have pinned it).
Camilla
Fab, do let me know how you get on:-)
Caroline Taylor
I love how quick it is to make soda bread, love the sound of the cheddar and chutney too. I can imagine how good it smelled when you took it out of the oven too!
Camilla
Thanks Caroline, its so much gain for so little effort – a mini miracle:-)
bev
Oh, my dream meal!