Description
Cheddar cheese quick bread brings rustic comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen, blending sharp cheddar with hearty flour. Simple ingredients and minimal prep create a warm, savory companion perfect for soups, salads, or solo enjoyment you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese into the flour mixture, gently tossing to ensure even distribution and prevent cheese clumping.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until well blended, then mix in milk and melted butter to create a smooth liquid foundation.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender bread texture.
- Sprinkle dried herbs, black pepper, and garlic powder into the batter, folding carefully to integrate additional flavor dimensions.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the top develops a golden-brown crust.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete cooling.
- Slice and serve the cheddar cheese quick bread warm, allowing the aromatic herbs and melted cheese to tantalize the senses.
Notes
- Prevent cheese from sinking by coating shredded cheddar with a light dusting of flour before mixing into the dry ingredients.
- Replace milk with buttermilk for a tangier flavor and more tender crumb, enhancing the bread’s overall texture and richness.
- Add extra crunch by sprinkling additional cheese or chopped nuts on top of the batter before baking for a delightful textural contrast.
- Customize the bread by experimenting with different cheese varieties like sharp white cheddar, pepper jack, or a blend of cheeses to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg