Description
Cheddar cheese quick bread delivers a savory symphony of flavors that whispers comfort and warmth. Sharp cheddar and tender crumb create a rustic companion perfect for morning breakfast or afternoon snacking, inviting you to savor each delightful slice.
Ingredients
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Flour & Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cheese & Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and generously grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray to ensure easy bread removal.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base for the quick bread.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and crack the eggs into the hollow, then pour in milk, olive oil, and honey.
- Gently fold the wet and dry ingredients together, stirring just until combined to prevent overmixing, which can result in a tough bread texture.
- Incorporate the shredded cheddar cheese into the batter, stirring carefully to distribute the cheese evenly throughout the mixture.
- Melt the unsalted butter and fold it into the batter, ensuring a smooth and consistent blend of ingredients.
- Transfer the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the cheddar cheese quick bread warm, enjoying its savory flavor and tender crumb.
Notes
- Choose high-quality sharp cheddar for robust, tangy flavor that elevates the bread’s overall taste profile.
- Grate cheese fresh to ensure maximum melting potential and prevent dry, clumpy texture in the bread.
- Experiment with additional mix-ins like crispy bacon bits, chopped jalapeños, or herbs to customize the bread’s flavor and make it more interesting.
- Allow bread to cool completely before slicing to maintain structural integrity and prevent crumbling, ensuring clean, neat slices that look appetizing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg