FARMHOUSE CHEESE AND CARAWAY SODA BREAD PUDDINGS

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Consider this recipe a double whammy. Not only do you end up with a dreamy, cheesy bread pudding, but you also get the recipe for an excellent loaf of Irish soda bread.

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Bread     Cheese     Appetizer     Side     Bake     St. Patrick's Day     Cheddar     Parmesan     Gourmet     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Irish soda bread:
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
1 cup well-shaken buttermilk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Puddings:
3 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, coarsely grated (1 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
4 large eggs
2 1/2 cups whole milk
Special Equipment
8 (6-ounce) ramekins or a 2-quart shallow gratin or baking dish

Steps:

  • Make soda bread:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
  • Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and caraway in a large bowl. Add buttermilk and butter. Stir just until dough is evenly moistened but still lumpy.
  • Transfer dough to a well-floured surface and turn dough to coat with flour. Gently knead with floured hands about 8 times to form a soft but slightly less sticky dough.
  • Form into a domed 6-inch round and put on an ungreased baking sheet. Cut a 1/2-inch-deep "X" across top of each loaf with a sharp knife. Using a small sieve, dust 1 tablespoon of additional flour over loaf.
  • Bake in middle of oven until golden brown and bottom sounds hollow when tapped, 35 to 40 minutes. Transfer loaf to a rack and cool completely.
  • Make puddings:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Butter ramekins or baking dish.
  • Cut enough bread into 1-inch cubes to measure 3 3/4 cups (about half the loaf; reserve remaining bread for another use.) Divide bread among ramekins (or spread in larger baking dish).
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir in cheese and spoon over bread in ramekins or baking dish. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Put ramekins or baking dish in a larger baking pan and add enough hot water to come halfway up sides of ramekins or dish.
  • Bake until just set and a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Transfer ramekins or dish from hot water bath to a rack and cool 20 minutes before serving.

Sharanzy Dc
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This pudding is a great way to use up leftover soda bread. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


ganidu gada
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This pudding is a great way to use up leftover soda bread. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shekib Waliyar
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make pudding. I will definitely be making it again.


Q Spazout
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This pudding is a great make-ahead dish. It's perfect for a party or potluck.


Only Yours
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I love the unique flavor of this pudding. It's a great way to change up your usual dessert routine.


Edwin Godwin
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Mehar Salman
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pudding didn't turn out as moist as I would have liked.


Mr Davil
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This pudding is a great way to use up leftover soda bread, but it's not the most exciting dish.


Shekh Kamarullah
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I would add more herbs or spices next time.


Vindaya Hiruni
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This pudding was a little too dry for my taste. I would add more milk or cream next time.


Joseph Kaweesi
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I'm not a big fan of caraway seeds, but I still enjoyed this pudding. The cheese and bread flavors were very good.


young1
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make pudding. I will definitely be making it again.


K0smit0
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This pudding is a great way to use up leftover soda bread. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Abdulmunaf Ali
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I love the combination of cheese and caraway seeds in this pudding. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


Santosh Sharma
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This pudding is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Elian Cruz mendez
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I made this for a brunch party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Dumisani1234 Dlamini
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover soda bread. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Pinky Pascall
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pudding was so moist and flavorful, and the cheese and caraway seeds added a nice touch of savory flavor.


Marion Shiny
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This farmhouse cheese and caraway soda bread pudding is a delightful dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing, and the pudding is incredibly moist and flavorful.