Celebrity chef Paul Hollywood has shared his recipe for the ‘quickest bread ever’, which only takes 20 minutes to make. Traditional bread-making often involves hours of waiting for the dough to prove, but this speedy recipe bypasses that step, allowing anyone to whip up a fresh loaf in under half an hour. Despite its quick preparation time, this bread has received rave reviews from fans who describe it as ‘divine’ and keep coming back to this simple yet delicious recipe.
The bread in question is Irish soda bread, a type of bread that does not require yeast for its rising. Instead of yeast, bicarbonate of soda and buttermilk are used to create air bubbles in the dough, resulting in a light and fluffy texture without the need for proving time. To add an extra flavour boost, Paul Hollywood incorporates cheese and onion into his soda bread recipe, a twist that fans on YouTube have declared as the ‘best’ version of this classic bread.
To make this cheese and onion soda bread in just 20 minutes, you will need the following ingredients:
– 100g wholemeal flour
– 400g plain white flour
– 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
– 1 tsp salt
– 100g parmesan
– Half an onion, sauteed
– 150g grated cheddar
– 400ml buttermilk
Instructions for preparing the bread:
1. Preheat the oven to 220C or 200C fan.
2. Mix the two types of flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt, and half of the parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
3. Add the sauteed onion, grated cheddar, and buttermilk, then mix well.
4. Shape the dough on a floured surface, dividing it into two pieces and forming them into loaves.
5. Coat the loaves with the remaining parmesan cheese, cut a cross shape on the top, then place them on a baking tray.
6. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
7. Allow the bread to cool before serving, ideally with additional cheese and butter on the side.
Paul Hollywood’s quick and flavoursome cheese and onion soda bread recipe is a testament to how simple ingredients and a straightforward method can result in a delightful homemade loaf in no time. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings for freshly baked bread without the long wait.