Description
This savory quick bread is loaded with cheddar cheese, offering a tender, golden crust and a soft, moist interior. Perfect as a side dish with soup, salad, or chili, or enjoyed on its own with a pat of butter.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, mix the beaten egg, milk, and vegetable oil.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like chives or parsley.
- This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 317mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 26g