Savory Irish Cheese Soda Bread

2-1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons McCormick Caraway Seed

1 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder

1/4 teaspoon McCormick Red Pepper, ground

1/2 cup shredded Irish Cheddar cheese

2 eggs

1-1/4 cups buttermilk

Preheat over to 350 degrees F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and seasonings in a large bowl. Stir in cheese. Set aside. Mix eggs and buttermilk in medium bowl. Add to dry ingredients; stir until well blended. Spread in lightly greased 9-inch round cake pan. Bake 30-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cook in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan. Cook on wire rack.

Tip: make muffins instead of bread. Prepare dough as directed and divide among 12 greased muffin cups. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.