Description
This Easy Cheddar Cheese Bread is a moist and flavorful quick bread perfect for breakfast, snacks, or alongside soups and salads. Made with sharp cheddar cheese, buttermilk, and Greek yogurt, it combines tangy and savory flavors with a tender crumb. The recipe is straightforward, requiring no yeast, and bakes quickly in a loaf pan for a delicious homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.
- Add Butter and Cheese: Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients and stir just until the mixture looks crumbly. Then fold in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and egg until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, being careful not to overmix to keep the bread tender and light.
- Transfer and Bake: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy your cheesy bread!
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to avoid tough bread.
- You can substitute sharp cheddar with other cheeses like Monterey Jack or Colby for different flavors.
- Use fresh baking powder and baking soda for best rising results.
- This bread is best served warm but stores well for a couple of days wrapped tightly.
- Adding herbs like chives or parsley can enhance the flavor.
