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Quick and Easy Cheese Bread

Quick and Easy Cheese Bread for Comforting Homemade Bliss

This Quick and Easy Cheese Bread is a delightful, customizable recipe perfect for snacks or meals, offering a fluffy texture with every bite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust based on dietary needs
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese can use cheddar, mozzarella, or gouda
  • 1 cup Milk try non-dairy milk for dairy-free version
  • ¼ cup Vegetable Oil or Melted Butter olive or coconut oil can work too
  • 1 Large Egg use a flax egg for vegan option
Optional Enhancements
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Herbs can use fresh herbs instead

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Quick and Easy Cheese Bread
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add garlic powder and dried herbs if using.
  3. Fold shredded cheese into the dry ingredients.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, oil (or melted butter), and egg together until smooth.
  5. Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and gently stir until just combined.
  6. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Slice the cheese bread once cooled and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the bread to cool properly on a wire rack to maintain its fluffy texture. Store in an airtight container to preserve freshness.

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