Cheesy Quick Bread

 

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup melted butter

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

1 teaspoon dried herbs (optional, such as rosemary or thyme)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

 

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

 

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

If using garlic powder and dried herbs, add them to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Step 3: Add Cheese

 

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it is evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.

Step 4: Mix Wet Ingredients

 

In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.

Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

 

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter.

Step 6: Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.

Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

Step 7: Cool and Serve

 

Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

Transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.