Description

This Cheddar Quick Bread is a savory, moist, and fluffy bread perfect for any meal or snack. Made with simple pantry ingredients like all-purpose flour, garlic powder, and freshly shredded cheddar cheese, this quick bread combines the comforting flavors of cheese and garlic. It’s easy to make, requiring no yeast or rising time, and bakes up golden and delicious in under an hour.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

1½ cups whole milk
1 large egg
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Add-ins

2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese (from block)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Pre-heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready when your batter is prepared.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk, egg, and melted butter. Whisk quickly just until mixed, being careful not to overmix to avoid dense bread.
Incorporate the Cheese: Fold the freshly shredded cheddar cheese into the batter gently with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into a greased bread pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
Cool and Serve: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm, optionally with butter or chive cream cheese.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread light and fluffy.
Freshly shred the cheddar cheese from a block for the best flavor and texture.
Serve warm for the best taste and enjoy it plain or with butter or chive cream cheese.
Store leftover bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
This bread can be sliced and toasted the next day for an easy snack or breakfast.