Description
Homemade herb & cheese quick bread delivers rustic comfort from Mediterranean kitchens. Italian parsley, sharp cheddar, and aromatic herbs combine for a simple, satisfying loaf you’ll crave alongside soups and salads.
Ingredients
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Cheese and Herbs:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×5 inch loaf pan with grease to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt using a whisk until perfectly blended.
- Incorporate cheddar cheese, parsley, thyme, and rosemary into the dry mixture, ensuring even distribution of herbs and cheese throughout.
- In a separate bowl, vigorously whisk milk, melted butter, and eggs until the liquid ingredients form a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent gluten development, stopping when ingredients are just incorporated.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, using a spatula to spread evenly and create a uniform surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the top achieves a rich golden-brown color and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, which helps maintain the bread’s structural integrity.
Notes
- Customize cheese options by swapping cheddar with parmesan, gruyère, or goat cheese for different flavor profiles.
- Toast herbs before adding to enhance their aromatic qualities and intensify the bread’s herbal notes.
- Prevent dense texture by using room temperature ingredients and mixing minimally to avoid developing gluten.
- Make it gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a blend of almond and rice flour for similar texture and structure.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg