Description
This Cheddar Quick Bread is a delightful savory treat that’s easy to make and perfect for accompanying soups or salads. With a cheesy, buttery flavor and a hint of garlic, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and garlic powder. Add the shredded cheddar cheese and mix.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and egg.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- This bread is best served warm and goes well with soups or salads.
- You can customize the bread by adding chopped chives, bacon bits, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
