Description
This Herb & Cheese Quick Bread is a savory delight, packed with flavorful herbs and gooey cheese. It’s easy to make and perfect for pairing with soups, salads, or pasta dishes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (or a mix of oregano, basil, thyme)
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried herbs. Add cheddar and Parmesan cheeses.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs. Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir gently.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This bread is delicious with added ingredients like green onions, sun-dried tomatoes, or bacon.
- Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
