Description
Homemade Herb & Cheese Bread delivers comfort straight from Mediterranean kitchens, promising rich flavors and aromatic delight. Warm slices invite you to savor each delectable bite of this soul-satisfying culinary creation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 large eggs
Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh rosemary
Dry Ingredients and Additions:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) salt
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with grease to ensure easy bread removal.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blending flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a uniform mixture.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese and finely chopped herbs (parsley, thyme, and rosemary) into the dry mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- In a separate container, whisk milk, melted butter, and eggs until they form a smooth, well-integrated liquid blend.
- Gently fold the liquid ingredients into the dry herb-cheese mixture, stirring minimally to prevent toughening the bread’s texture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface to create an even layer for consistent baking.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the top transforms into a rich golden-brown color and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges completely clean.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture development.
Notes
- Swap herbs to match your taste preferences, trying combinations like dill and chives or basil and oregano for unique flavor profiles.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to maintain the bread’s tender texture.
- Enhance moisture by adding grated zucchini or finely chopped spinach, which also boosts nutritional value and creates a more complex taste.
- Prevent dense texture by using room temperature ingredients and mixing just until combined, ensuring light and airy bread with a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg