Description
A quick and easy loaf-style bread packed with melty cheese and customizable mix-ins, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant milk)
- 1/4 cup melted butter or neutral oil
- 1 large egg
- Optional: 1–2 tablespoons chopped chives or parsley, 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits, 1/4 cup chopped jalapeño
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Stir shredded cheese into the dry mixture, coating it with flour.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, melted butter, and egg until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into the dry and fold gently until just combined.
- Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool before slicing.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for better melt and flavor, and for milder heat, remove seeds from jalapeños.