Herb & Cheese Quick Bread (Printable Version)
Golden cheddar bread with fresh herbs offers rich, savory flavor and a tender crumb ideal alongside soups and stews.
# Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
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250 grams all-purpose flour
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15 grams granulated sugar
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10 grams baking powder
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5 grams kosher salt
→ Flavorings
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100 grams sharp aged cheddar cheese, shredded
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15 grams fresh parsley, chopped
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10 grams fresh thyme leaves
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5 grams fresh rosemary needles, finely chopped
→ Wet Ingredients
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240 milliliters whole milk, room temperature
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57 grams unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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2 large eggs, room temperature
# Steps:
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Preheat oven to 175°C ensuring full temperature before baking. Thoroughly grease a 23x13 cm loaf pan and dust lightly with flour to prevent sticking.
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In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed and aerated.
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Fold shredded cheddar and chopped fresh herbs into the dry mixture, tossing to coat with flour to prevent sinking during baking.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, melted butter, and eggs until homogeneous and slightly frothy, ensuring butter is not hot to avoid cooking eggs.
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Fold wet ingredients into dry mixture gently, mixing just until no dry flour remains to avoid overdevelopment of gluten and toughness.
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Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Bake on center rack for 45 to 50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean or with few moist crumbs.
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Allow bread to rest in pan for 10 minutes to set structure, then transfer to wire rack to cool fully before slicing to prevent gummy texture.
# Notes:
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Use room temperature eggs and milk for optimal texture and rise.
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Brush the top with beaten egg before baking to achieve a glossy crust.
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The bread can be frozen for up to 3 months if sliced and properly wrapped.