It’s autumn which means it’s very much soup weather and every soup deserves a good helping of crusty bread. My Easy Cheesy Jalapeno Soda Bread takes just minutes to prepare and is the perfect soup accompaniment or is great as part of a cold table. If you’ve never made soda bread the only thing you need to be aware of is to get the dough into the oven as quickly as possible as the gases start being released from the raising agents as soon as you add the liquid (in this case beer).
Cheddar and chillies are such great bed fellows so this Easy Cheesy Jalapeno Soda Bread didn’t last long and was devoured at one sitting. So the next time you run out of bread I recommend you make soda bread as it’ll be ready before you could pop out to the shops to buy some!
- 270g plain flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 100g mature Cheddar cheese, grated
- 35g red and green jalapenos, chopped
- 200 mls beer/ale
- Preheat oven to 190ºC.
- Prepare a baking sheet by sprinkling with flour.
- Place all the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix with a fork.
- Add the grated Cheddar and jalapenos giving another mix with fork.
- Then stir in the beer until mixture comes together as a dough.
- Use you hands (oiled) to form into a ball.
- Place on the baking sheet, pat down and dust with flour.
- Use a knife to cut a deep cross into the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until base sounds hollow when knocked.
- Cool on a wire rack.
For more savoury soda bread recipes you might like the following:
Wholemeal Cheddar & Apple Chutney Soda Bread with Cider – Fab Food 4 All
Emmental Soda Bread – Fab Food 4 All
Malted Spelt Soda Bread – Kavey Eats
Caramelised Red Onion & Cheddar Soda Bread – Munchies & Munchkins
Quick & Easy Olive Soda Bread Rolls – Munchies & Munchkins
Roasted Pepper & Thyme Soda Bread – BakingQeeen74
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Sian Lambert
30/08/2017 at 11:16 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks great, I think I’ll try a version tonight 🙂 Thanks
Camilla
30/08/2017 at 11:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great Sian, let me know how it goes:-)
Richard Eldred Hawes
31/05/2017 at 10:29 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love a nice bread and this is so easy to make and looks delicious
Janice
09/03/2017 at 7:56 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Don’t know how I missed this as it contains many of my favourite food groups! Great combination of flavours, so tasty and quick to make too.
Camilla
09/03/2017 at 8:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Janice, it really is great with a bowl of soup:-)
Amy Fidler
11/01/2017 at 7:56 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love soda bread xx love this recipe x
Camilla
11/01/2017 at 1:54 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, it is lush isn’t it:-)
A S,Edinburgh
30/12/2016 at 9:55 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Jalapeno in/on bread is awesome; I love the idea of putting it in soda bread!
Camilla
31/12/2016 at 12:17 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It does work so well:-)
Ruth Hedges
08/11/2016 at 1:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love to make my own bread and this is one I’m definitely going to make. Thanks for sharing your tasty recipes x
Camilla
08/11/2016 at 3:22 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Ruth, do let me know what you think:-)
Heather Haigh
03/11/2016 at 5:40 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks delicious, sounds like a really tasty soda bread, lovely.
Camilla
03/11/2016 at 3:52 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, it really is:-)
Lindsey Stuart
01/11/2016 at 4:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I am loving the sound and look of this!
Camilla
01/11/2016 at 6:06 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Lindsey, it is fab:-)
Richard Eldred Hawes
21/10/2016 at 9:24 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love baking bread so really must give this a try
Paul Wilson
21/10/2016 at 12:21 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Jalapenos in soda bread sounds like a great idea.
Tim Bain
21/10/2016 at 12:02 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Definitely having a go at this.
glenn hutton
20/10/2016 at 12:19 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds delicious, what a great idea to put Jalapenos into it before it is baked…
Camilla
20/10/2016 at 4:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Glenn, it is a fab loaf:-)
ELLEN DARLINGTON
20/10/2016 at 12:14 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
My family love this Soda Bread. Yummy
Camilla
20/10/2016 at 4:36 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Ellen, so glad you all like it:-)
William Gould
20/10/2016 at 12:03 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I does look interesting, but my wife is not keen on jalapenos so I’ll probably not get around to trying it…. 🙁
Camilla
20/10/2016 at 4:37 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Or William, you could make it, slice it up and freeze what you didn’t use for another day:-)
ftovey7
18/10/2016 at 11:25 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds absolutely lovely, can’t wait to give it a go
Camilla
18/10/2016 at 11:49 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, it is a fab loaf:-)
Jill @Mad About Macarons
30/09/2016 at 2:58 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I adore the look and sound of this soda bread – the family will LOVE this. Thanks for the recipe Camilla. Must try it – and so happy I have some cheddar handy too!
Camilla
03/10/2016 at 12:15 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you so much Gill and glad I checked my spam tonight as somehow your comment ended up there – boo:-( I’m sure your family will love the bread, it didn’t last long here:-)
Sally - My Custard Pie
27/09/2016 at 2:42 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’m back to bread making and have been searching for a good soda bread recipe. This ticks all the boxes – especially with beer and chillies involved.
Camilla
27/09/2016 at 3:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Sally, glad you like it:-)
kellie@foodtoglow
27/09/2016 at 12:00 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Dayum girl, this looks and sounds SOOO good. I make jalapeno and cheese cornbreads but haven’t tried as soda bread.Gorgeous idea. And loving the images too. Lovely lovely, Camilla xx
Camilla
27/09/2016 at 3:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Aaw, thank you so much Kellie, very kind words:-)
Natalie @Cooks And Cookers
24/09/2016 at 9:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love soda bread with houmous and adding jalapenos for that extra kick sounds grate. Thank you for another simple and delicious recipe :-).
Camilla
25/09/2016 at 1:36 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Natalie:-)
Ickle Pickle
23/09/2016 at 9:14 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh I love making my own soups – and this bread looks absolutely delicious. Kaz x
Camilla
23/09/2016 at 10:08 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Kaz, it does go so well with soup:-)
Choclette
23/09/2016 at 4:07 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It looks gorgeous Camilla and the flavours sound right up my street. Soda bread is just perfect for when you want bread in a hurry and it’s just what a good bowl of soup needs 🙂
Camilla
23/09/2016 at 5:57 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Choclette, yes I’m sure you’d love it:-)
Elizabeth
23/09/2016 at 7:55 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mmmm I’m loving the sound of this. I do love jalapenos but there’s no way my kids would eat it, lol! Too spicy for them.
Camilla
23/09/2016 at 5:56 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Elizabeth, I think you’d get away with it as the spice is quite diluted throughout the loaf as the jalapenos are chopped up and as half are red, (sweeter) it’s less spicy than if all green. My daughter loved it and she doesn’t like highly spiced food.
Sarah
22/09/2016 at 10:25 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds amazing, Looks so tasty too! I must try this!
Camilla
22/09/2016 at 11:03 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Sarah, do let me know what you think:-)
munchies & munchkins
22/09/2016 at 6:04 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Sounds delicious, I adore soda bread and I make it ALL the time. x
Camilla
22/09/2016 at 8:29 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Rebecca:-)
Georgina Ingham | Culinary Travels
22/09/2016 at 4:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh that looks delicious Camilla. Such great flavours.
Camilla
22/09/2016 at 4:47 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you Georgina, it was really good:-)
Ren
22/09/2016 at 1:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love idea to jazz up a simple soda loaf – one of the best things you can make at home!
Camilla
22/09/2016 at 4:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Ren, it really is:-)
Elanor
22/09/2016 at 10:46 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mmmm, delicious! I know my Mum will be a fan of this one, so I will have to share it with her! 🙂
Camilla
22/09/2016 at 11:01 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Elanor:-)
Kavey
22/09/2016 at 10:34 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love soda bread, it’s always felt a bit magical to me, the speed of it all!
Camilla
22/09/2016 at 11:00 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Yes it is magical isn’t it:-)
Milly Youngman
22/09/2016 at 9:21 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Anything with jalapenos is a win for me, I love a bit of spice. This sounds great!
Camilla
22/09/2016 at 10:29 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Milly, we’re all spice fans here too:-)
francesca
22/09/2016 at 8:43 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Oh my word this sounds delicious! I love soda bread so much but I’ve never made it with fillings such a cheese and jalapeño before!
Camilla
22/09/2016 at 10:29 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Francesca I hope you give it a go then:-)
Lucy
21/09/2016 at 10:16 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mmm it looks fabulous, I’ve never used beer in bread before, must try it! Thanks for linking to my soda bread.
Camilla
21/09/2016 at 10:42 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Lucy! I like using beer or cider as I’m not keen on the flavour of buttermilk in soda bread or of course there’s the lemon juice in milk trick too!
Beth Sachs
21/09/2016 at 9:10 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I love soda bread and I’ve made it loads since Gill taught us how to make it at the Foodies100 blog camp at River Cottage last year. Goats cheese, apple and blackberry is my current fave!
Camilla
21/09/2016 at 10:44 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love the sound of the apple and blackberry, I have done an apple and pear cider one before which was fab, not a fan of goats cheese though I’m afraid.
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