Directions

SODA BREAD

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Grate frozen butter over flour mixture then work butter in to the flour mixture with fingertips. Grate cheese and toss with flour mixture.
3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg then add to flour mixture and fold until combined. Add bacon and jalapeno and fold into dough. Shape dough into a ball and place dough in the center of the prepared baking sheet
4. Bake for 35-45 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow bread to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

SWEET & SMOKEY RED PEPPER SPREAD

1. In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with the metal blade, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, and roasted pepper. Pulse until combined. Add Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, cumin, and shredded smoked cheddar cheese. Process until smooth. Serve spread with Cheddar Jalapeno Bacon Soda Bread.

AUTHOR'S NOTE:

1. Spread also can be used as a delicious sandwich condiment.