Cheese Bread
Directions
- 1Add 1 and 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a large bowl.
- 2Whisk the dry ingredients together to combine.
- 3Add 3 cups of freshly shredded cheddar cheese to the dry ingredients.
- 4Stir the cheese into the dry ingredients until well combined.
- 5In a separate measuring cup, combine 1 cup of whole milk, 1/4 cup of unsalted melted butter, and 1 large egg.
- 6Whisk the wet ingredients together.
- 7Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the flour and cheese mixture.
- 8Stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 9Pour the batter into a parchment-lined 9x5 loaf pan.
- 10Smooth out the top of the batter in the loaf pan.
- 11Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 12While the bread is baking, prepare 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 in a small bowl.
- 13Mix the topping ingredients together.
- 14Once the bread is out of the oven, brush the flavored butter all over the hot bread.
- 15Let the bread cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then remove from the pan and let it cool a bit more.
- 16Slice and enjoy the bread warm or at room temperature.
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 unsalted melted butter
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon dried parsley
Equipment
large bowlwhiskmeasuring cupspatula9x5 loaf panparchment papersmall bowlbasting brushknifecutting board
Tips
- Do not overmix the bread batter, or the bread could end up tough.
- For best results, use freshly shredded cheddar cheese.