Make a loaf of Cheddar Cheese Bread to serve along with a favorite main dish or soup! This bread is very easy to make, and it tastes great!
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
- 1¼ cups grated sharp cheddar cheese can substitute mild
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1 Tablespoon butter melted and cooled
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease or spray an 8" or 9" bread loaf pan on the bottom and sides.
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Place flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, oregano, dry mustard and grated cheddar in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well-combined. Set bowl aside.
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In a separate bowl, place egg (slightly beaten), milk, and melted (but cooled) butter. Whisk together until combined. TIP: Make sure melted butter has cooled so it doesn't scramble the egg when you add it! Pour egg mixture into the flour mixture. Stir well, but only until they're just combined/moistened. Don't overmix the batter.
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Spread batter evenly into greased loaf pan. Bake at 350°F. for approx. 45 minutes. TIP: To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the top center of the loaf. If it comes out free of batter and "clean", bread is done. Loaf should be golden brown and bread should have slightly pulled away from the edges of the pan.
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Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool 10 minutes before removing loaf from pan. Run a butter knife around the inside edges to separate loaf from pan. Invert pan (turn upside down) onto a plate or flat surface. If pan was well-greased, bread should come out easily! Turn loaf right side up, place on wire rack. Let bread cool 4-5 minutes or more before slicing, serve warm and enjoy!