Description
Savory cheddar cheese quick bread delivers a rustic charm straight from homestyle kitchens. Sharp cheese and hearty crumb promise a delightful companion for soups, salads, or solo snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter (melted)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons (20 grams) baking powder
- 1 tablespoon (12.5 grams) sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (4.5 grams) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a loaf pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Create a dry mixture by combining flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently fold shredded cheddar cheese into the dry ingredients, allowing the cheese to be evenly dispersed throughout the mixture.
- In a separate vessel, thoroughly blend milk, egg, and melted butter until a smooth, homogeneous liquid forms.
- Carefully integrate the liquid components into the dry mixture, using gentle stirring techniques to maintain a light texture and prevent dense bread development.
- Transfer the resulting batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface to ensure even baking and consistent rise.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring the development of a golden-brown exterior and checking for complete internal cooking with a toothpick test.
- Allow the freshly baked bread to rest on a wire cooling rack, enabling it to gradually reach room temperature and stabilize its internal structure.
- Once completely cooled, extract the bread from the pan, slice with a sharp knife, and serve to enjoy the savory, cheesy creation.
Notes
- Prevent a dense texture by mixing ingredients just until combined, stopping as soon as no dry flour remains.
- Add extra flavor by incorporating crispy bacon bits or chopped herbs like chives or rosemary into the batter for a gourmet twist.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the bread maintains its tender crumb.
- Store bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil at room temperature for 2-3 days, or freeze slices for up to one month for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg