Cheese and Onion Soda Bread

2 cups all purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup chopped green onion

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 pinch cayenne pepper

 

Preheat oven to 375º

In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cheddar cheese, sugar, green onions, baking soda, salt and pinch of cayenne pepper.

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-inch.

With sharp knife, score large X on top of loaf.

Bake in oven for about 45 minutes or until golden and tooth pick inserted in center comes out clean.