Savory Bread with Cheese (Printable)
Soft, cheesy bread with aromatic herbs, perfect for any meal accompaniment or light snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1/2 cup whole milk
07 - 1/3 cup olive oil
→ Add-ins
08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then whisk in milk and olive oil until fully blended.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Fold shredded cheddar, chives, and parsley into the batter evenly.
06 - Transfer batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface.
07 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until a toothpick inserted means clean and crust is golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely prior to slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under an hour and feels like you've been cooking all morning.
- The cheese gets all melty and wonderful throughout, so every slice tastes different depending on where you cut it.
- It's humble enough for breakfast with butter, but fancy enough to serve alongside a dinner soup.
02 -
- Don't skip the resting time after baking—cutting into hot bread makes it crumbly and underdone, even though it smells ready.
- Freshly shredded cheese melts beautifully throughout, but pre-shredded cheese has anticaking agents that prevent even distribution and sometimes create oily pockets.
03 -
- Room-temperature ingredients mix more smoothly and create a more tender crumb than cold ones pulled straight from the fridge.
- If you love extra cheese flavor, reserve a small handful of shredded cheddar and sprinkle it on top before baking—it creates these beautiful golden pockets on the surface.