Quick Cheese Bread
No yeast or kneading involved with this recipe. Ready in 1 hour.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1¼ cups cheddar cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese optional
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter plus more for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Generously grease an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with butter and/or line with parchment paper. You can also use a 9 x 5 inch pan.
- 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 for 40-45 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.
Notes
For more flavor add some green onions, bacon, or herbs to the batter.