CHEESY SODA BREAD

3 1/2 cups plain flour

1 cup rolled oats

1 teaspoon bicarb soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter, cold

1 1/4 cups shredded tasty cheese

1/4 cup grated extra sharp parmesan cheese

2 cups buttermilk

preheat oven to 200c. (180 c. fan forced) line a baking tray with baking paper.

in a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, bicarb soda and salt tpgether.

rub in the butter.

stir in the cheese then the buttermilk.

bring dough together then turn onto a flour board.

knead, gently a couple of times, incorporating a little more flour if too sticky. then place on baking tray.

press out to a 20 cm. (8 inch) circle. cut a deep cross in the top.

cook for 30 - 35 minutes until golden and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

move to a wire rack to cool. 

eat warm or cold with butter. can be placed under a griller to toast.