This Irish soda bread has it all. And when we say "all" we mean large chunks of Claddah Bo Irish Cheddar cheese or Truly Grass-Fed Cheddar cheese and bacon pieces.

Irish Bacon-Cheddar Soda Bread

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil.

Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cheese, bacon pieces, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Add to flour mixture and knead; adding additional all-purpose flour as needed until all ingredients are incorporated and dough forms a ball.

Place dough on to prepared baking sheet. Score dough, using a sharp knife, with an "X." Brush top of dough with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter. 

Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Cover bread with additional foil if bread browns too quickly. Cool slightly on a wire cooling rack, cut into slices and serve warm.