Cheddar & Herb Savory Cheese Bread
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (reserve 1/4 cup for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (thyme, parsley, or chives)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and oil (or melted butter) until smooth.
- Bring it all together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add cheese and herbs: Fold in shredded cheddar (reserve some for topping) and herbs.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the reserved cheese and extra herbs on top. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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