Cheese bread is a savory baked good that blends the rich, creamy flavors of cheese with the soft, fluffy texture of bread. Originating from various cultures around the world, cheese bread can take many forms, from the cheesy pull-apart bread popular in the United States to the Brazilian pão de queijo, a cheese-filled, gluten-free bread. The cheese can be incorporated into the dough, sprinkled on top, or used as a filling, creating a delicious treat that’s perfect for snacking or as a complement to meals. Its universal appeal lies in the irresistible combination of gooey cheese and freshly baked bread.
Decadent Cheddar Quick Bread
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 40 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes
SERVINGS: 12 SLICES
INGREDIENTS:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
FOR THE TOPPING:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
A pinch of onion powder
A pinch of dried parsley
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×5 loaf pan with nonstick spray, ensuring coverage up the sides and in the corners.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is coated in the flour mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together milk and egg; pour into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Mix in the melted butter until the dough is evenly moistened.Transfer the dough to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the bread bakes, prepare the topping by whisking together melted butter, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, and dried parsley.
Once baked, remove the bread from the oven and immediately brush with the butter topping.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Slice and serve.
ENJOY!