Bacon and cheesy soda bread wedges recipe

These bacon and cheesy soda bread wedges are a must try if you're looking for a delicious new breakfast recipe. They are also tasty for brunch or lunch and are perfect served with a light salad. This Irish recipe is quick, easy and sure to be a hit with the whole family! Soda bread is one of the quickest bread recipes you can make and we promise you won't regret it...

Ingredients

• 425g (15oz) plain flour
• Good pinch of salt
• 1tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 150g (5oz) mature Cheddar, coarsely grated
• 284ml tub buttermilk or low-fat natural yogurt
• 2tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 4-5tbsp semi-skimmed milk

To serve:

• 3 baby plum tomatoes
• 3 streaky bacon rashers
• Handful of rocket per person
• Balsamic vinegar

Method

1. Set the oven to gas mark 7 or 220°C. Mix the flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda and cheese in a large bowl.
2. Add the buttermilk, or yogurt, mustard and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix them in using a spoon and then your hand, to make a soft dough. Knead lightly, then shape into a round about 22cm (8½in).
3. Cut the round into 8 wedges and place these on a non-stick baking sheet. Dust with flour and bake for 20-25 mins, until browned and crusty. At the same time, roast the baby tomatoes, drizzled with a little olive oil, in the oven for 10-15 mins and pan-fry or grill the bacon rashers.
4. Cool the bread on a wire rack for 5 mins. Split the wedges and fill with the bacon and rocket and the tomatoes. Add a dash of balsamic vinegar.