Cheesy Soda Bread from the Two Whales Cafe in Port Rexton, Newfoundland

 

I've made a lot of versions of soda bread in my time. This recipe originates in Newfoundland at the Two Whales Cafe. To me, it has the texture of a scone. Yummy nevertheless. I'd never turn down a scone.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of all purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 geaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard powder, such as Keen's
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into cubes
• 3/4 cup of grated cheddar cheese, plus some to place on top of the loaves 
• 1 generous cup of milk soured with 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 large egg, beaten

Methods:

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a couple of cookie sheets with parchment paper.

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and mustard powder. Rub the butter into the flour mixture. Add the grated cheese followed by the milk and beaten egg. Bring the dough together with a fork. Add more milk if needed but do not knead the dough.

Form the dough into 2 circles (I actually made three circles of dough). Using a large knife, score the top of the loaves into 6 sections. Sprinkle additional cheese on the tops of the loaves. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.

https://twowhales.ca/