Quick Cheese Bread
You are going to be amazed by how delicious this quick cheese bread turns out. For something that takes minutes to whip up, it really does an impressive job standing in for traditional bread at the table.
It doesn’t use any yeast, so goodbye kneading and proofing. And with such simple and readily available ingredients you can make it pretty much any time. It doesn’t use eggs either, so that makes it even more ready to make.
Since anything made with cheese is anyone, don’t be surprised if this bread disappears quickly. It’s amazing toasted, and don’t even get me started about addictive it is for grilled cheese. It’s sinful as a midnight snack. It can be eaten for any meal, any time of the day.
Mix Ins
This cheese bread wins just as it is, but feel free to experiment and add mix ins to take it even further. Add a little cayenne pepper for some heat. Why not add some fresh or dried herbs like dill, oregano or even a mix. Green onions or chives not only give it a more savory flavor but also add color. And can you imagine what bacon lovers would say if you added a diced whack of that to the batter?
And don’t be afraid to vary the cheese too. Swiss, Monterey Jack or Jalapeno Havarti would be stellar options to use in place of cheddar. Whether you make it plain or boost it to a level of masterpiece status, make this quick cheese bread and let me know how it worked for you.
Quick Cheese Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter plus more for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F/177C. Generously grease an 8"x4" loaf pan with butter.
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt, cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. Make a well in the center.
- Pour milk into well and stir slightly. Add melted butter and mix until just combined. Do not over mix. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake 50-55 minutes or until lightly browned and toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Brush top with a little melted butter. Cool 10 minutes in pan before transferring to rack to cool completely.