Cheese Bread
Directions
- 1Add 1 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour to a large bowl.
- 2Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the flour.
- 3Add 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
- 4Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- 5Whisk the dry ingredients together to combine.
- 6Add 3 cups of freshly shredded cheddar cheese to the dry ingredients.
- 7Stir the cheese and dry ingredients together.
- 8Pour 1 cup of whole milk into a measuring cup.
- 9Add 1/4 cup of unsalted melted butter to the milk.
- 10Crack one large egg into the milk and butter mixture.
- 11Whisk the wet ingredients together until combined.
- 12Pour the wet mixture into the flour and cheese mixture.
- 13Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 14Pour the batter into a parchment-lined 9x5 loaf pan.
- 15Smooth out the top of the batter in the loaf pan.
- 16Bake uncovered at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a tester in the center comes out clean.
- 17Prepare the topping by combining 1/4 cup of unsalted melted butter, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of dried parsley.
- 18Whisk the topping ingredients together.
- 19Brush the flavored butter all over the hot bread once it's out of the oven.
- 20Let the bread cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
- 21Remove the bread from the pan and let it cool a bit more before slicing and serving.
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 0.25 cup for topping unsalted melted butter
- 0.125 teaspoon for topping salt
- 0.125 teaspoon for topping onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon for topping dried parsley
Equipment
large bowlwhiskwooden spoonmeasuring cuploaf panparchment paperbasting brush
Tips
- Do not overmix the batter or the bread could end up tough.
- Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese if possible.
- You can enjoy this bread warm or at room temperature.