Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1-1/2 cups buttermilk

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until light golden brown. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds longer. Cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cooled onion mixture; make a well in center. In a small bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk; pour into well. Using a wooden spoon, mix dough until too stiff to stir. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Shape into a round loaf.
  • Transfer to a greased
  • . Using a sharp knife, cut a shallow "X" on the top of loaf. Bake 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove from pan to a wire rack; serve warm.