Description
Cheese, Herb & Garlic Quick Bread (No Yeast) is a fast and flavorful bread recipe that combines cheesy goodness, fresh herbs, and a mild garlic kick in a soft, tender loaf. Perfect for busy bakers, this no-yeast bread is ready in under an hour and pairs wonderfully with soups, salads, and snacks.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons assorted fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, parsley), chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- ¼ cup melted butter or olive oil
- 1 to 1¼ cups shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or mozzarella)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bread after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh herbs to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the egg with milk (or buttermilk) and melted butter or olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Bring the Batter Together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold to combine without overmixing to maintain tenderness. Fold in the shredded cheese last, evenly distributing it throughout the batter.
- Bake to Perfection: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until the bread becomes golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the bread to cool slightly in the pan before transferring it onto a wire rack. Slice warm or at room temperature and enjoy the cheesy, herbaceous, and garlicky flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs whenever possible for the best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a dense, tough loaf.
- Choose cheeses that melt well for gooey pockets of flavor.
- Check the bread starting at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking as oven times may vary.
- For an extra flavorful crust, sprinkle cheese and herbs on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/10th loaf)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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