Description
Savory herb & cheese quick bread promises a delightful culinary journey through rustic comfort. Warm slices of this Mediterranean-inspired creation invite you to savor each aromatic, cheesy bite with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded cheese (cheddar, parmesan, or mozzarella)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mixed dried herbs (oregano, thyme, basil)
Binding and Fat:
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter or olive oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and thoroughly coat a loaf pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform mixture of flour, leavening agent, seasonings, grated cheese, and chopped herbs.
- Whisk liquid components separately, blending milk, egg, and melted butter until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold liquid mixture into dry ingredients, stirring just until a cohesive batter forms without overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Slide pan into preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown exterior and checking center with a clean toothpick.
- Remove bread from oven and allow to rest in pan for 10 minutes, helping it set and prevent crumbling.
- Transfer bread to a wire rack, letting it cool completely before slicing to maintain structural integrity.
Notes
- Boost herb flavor by using fresh herbs instead of dried, chopping them finely to distribute evenly throughout the bread.
- Customize cheese selection by swapping in different varieties like sharp cheddar, gruyere, or pecorino for unique flavor profiles.
- Make gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the texture remains light and tender.
- Prevent dense texture by avoiding overmixing the batter, which can develop tough gluten strands and result in heavy bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 244 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg