Jim s Cheddar Onion Soda Bread

4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon baking powder

6 tablespoons butter, softened

1 ¼ cups buttermilk

2 tablespoons confectioners sugar

¾ cup finely chopped onion

¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together bread flour, salt, and baking powder until thoroughly combined. Beat in the butter, buttermilk, and confectioners sugar to make a dough; gently mix in the onion and Cheddar cheese. Divide dough in half, and shape each half into a ball. Place the loaves onto the prepared baking sheet, and gently flatten to about 2 inches thick. Dust each loaf with flour.

Bake on a preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes. Cool on racks for a few minutes; serve warm.