Description
Savory herb quick bread brings Mediterranean charm to your kitchen, promising a delightful blend of fresh herbs and melted cheese. Rustic and simple, this bread delivers comforting flavors you’ll crave with every warm, aromatic slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) chopped thyme
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) chopped rosemary
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a uniform base with flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold shredded cheddar cheese and chopped herbs into the dry mixture, ensuring even distribution throughout the blend.
- Whisk milk, melted butter, and eggs in a separate container until the liquid ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Gently pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients, using delicate folding motions to merge components without overworking the batter.
- Transfer the mixed batter into the greased loaf pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula for an even rise.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should emerge clean when the bread is fully cooked.
- Allow bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Slice the bread and serve alongside soups, with butter, or as a standalone savory accompaniment.
Notes
- Swap herbs based on seasonal availability or personal preference to keep the bread exciting and versatile.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for smoother batter blending and more even baking results.
- Consider adding extra cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking for a crispy, golden cheese crust that adds delightful texture and flavor.
- Adapt the recipe for gluten-free diets by substituting all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, ensuring the same delicious outcome without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 392 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg