Description
This Herb & Cheese Quick Bread is a savory delight, perfect for serving warm with butter or as a side to soups and salads. With a blend of cheddar, Parmesan, and aromatic herbs, this easy homemade bread is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mixed herbs)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Add cheddar and Parmesan cheese.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs. Pour into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Spread batter in the loaf pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle with parsley before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This bread pairs well with butter, soups, and salads.
- Try swapping cheddar for Swiss, Gruyère, or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
