Cheese And Onion Soda Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup shredded old cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for topping)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C).
In large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cheese, onions, sugar, baking soda, salt and cayenne.
In small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and oil. Add to dry ingredients all at once; stir with fork until soft dough forms.
Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. With floured hands, press dough into ball; knead lightly 10 times. Place on greased baking sheet; gently pat out dough into 6-in (15 cm) circle.
Topping:.
Sprinkle flour over loaf. With sharp knife, score large X on top of loaf. Bake in oven for about 45 minutes or until golden and tester inserted in centre comes out clean.