Homemade Cheddar Quick Bread

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Homemade Cheddar Quick Bread

Prep time: 10 mins | Bake time: 45 mins | Yields: 1 Loaf

Ingredients

The Dry Base:

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour

  • 1 tbsp Baking powder

  • ½ tsp Salt

  • 1 tsp Garlic powder (optional, but highly recommended!)

  • 1 ½ cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus extra for the top)

The Wet Mix:

  • 1 cup Milk

  • 1 Large egg

  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter (melted)

  • 1 tbsp Honey or sugar

Optional Topping:

  • ¼ cup Extra shredded cheddar

  • 1 tbsp Fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly.

  2. The Flour/Cheese Toss: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Stir in the 1 ½ cups of cheese. Pro-Tip: Tossing the cheese in the flour prevents it all from sinking to the bottom!

  3. Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and honey.

  4. Combine: Pour the wet into the dry. Stir gently until just combined. The batter will be thick—don’t overmix, or the bread will be tough!

  5. Topping & Bake: Spread the batter into the pan. Sprinkle the extra cheese on top. Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.

  6. Cool: Let it sit in the pan for 10 minutes before moving to a wire rack.

Why This Recipe is Your New Best Friend

  • No Kneading: Since we use baking powder, there is no workout required!

  • The “Pockets” of Gold: Because the cheese is tossed in flour, you get those gooey pockets throughout the entire slice.

  • Versatility: As you mentioned, adding jalapeños or bacon bits makes this a whole new meal.

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