Servings
1 loaf (8 slices)
Serving size: 1 slice
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1 large egg
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, balances the savory flavor)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using).
Add cheese: Stir in the grated cheddar, coating it lightly with the flour mixture.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
Combine: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake: Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing.Servings
1 loaf (8 slices)
Serving size: 1 slice
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1 large egg
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, balances the savory flavor)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using).
Add cheese: Stir in the grated cheddar, coating it lightly with the flour mixture.
Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
Combine: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Bake: Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before slicing.