Description

This Cheddar Quick Bread recipe is a savory, cheesy loaf that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any meal. With simple pantry ingredients like flour, baking powder, and garlic powder combined with rich cheddar cheese, this bread offers a deliciously moist texture and golden crust. Ideal for serving warm with butter or cream cheese, it makes a comforting side or snack in just about an hour.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1½ cups whole milk
1 large egg
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Cheese

2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese (from block)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking once your batter is prepared.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
Add the Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and add the milk, egg, and melted butter. Whisk quickly, mixing just until combined. Avoid over mixing to prevent the bread from becoming dense.
Incorporate the Cheese: Add the freshly shredded cheddar cheese to the batter. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold or mix the cheese into the batter until evenly distributed.
Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into a greased bread pan, spreading evenly. Place in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then carefully remove it from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Slice and serve warm, optionally with butter or chive cream cheese.

Notes

Do not over mix the batter; it should be mixed just until ingredients come together to keep the bread light and fluffy.
For best results, shred your own cheddar cheese from a block rather than using pre-shredded cheese.
You can add herbs like chives or rosemary for extra flavor.
Serve warm for optimal taste and texture.
Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American