Early in my marriage I had a lot more free time. I was a full time homemaker with few other responsibilities. I was able to take care of all of the house work very easily and it left my Fridays free. I would often spend the day baking and freezer cooking. My goal is to get organized enough to get back to this but for now that’s not something I have time for.
One of the things that we get a lot less often these days is homemade bread. I love fresh, warm homemade bread but it is very time consuming. Worth it when you can find the time but it has been awhile since I had that amount of time for baking.
Even with less time I still want to make delicious, real food and I like to include bread sometimes. My answer for this? Quick breads. Quick breads are breads leavened with leavening agents other than yeast. Some common quick breads are banana bread, pancakes, and biscuits.
The most popular quick bread in my house is cheese bread. What’s not to love, cheese and fresh bread! Two of my favorite things together in one dish, yum.
Easy Cheese Bread
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1/3 cup oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400' and lightly grease loaf pan.
- In medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cheese.
- In a large bowl, beat egg, milk and oil.
- Stir flour and cheese mixture into the egg mixture, stir until moist.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
Karyn says
I tried this for part of our lunch today and it was a hit! I used melted butter instead of oil and went with 1 tsp. of Frontier brand granulated garlic(which seems a bit stronger than some other brands to me)and 2 tsp. of parsley. My daughter said to definitely save the recipe and make it again. Thanks for sharing this!
robbie @ going green mama says
So it's not a yeast bread? Interesting… Will have to try it!
Deanna says
I've got to try this. I'm going to try to avoid the grocery store this week and use up what I have on hand. I have all these ingredients so this will be on the menu!
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Cheese Bread sounds delicious already. My children would love this bread.
Lisa Sharp says
I’m sure it would be a hit with kids!
Deanna says
I was just telling Chris that I want to get my sourdough starter going again. But this sounds wonderful for a quick bread.
Lisa Sharp says
No problem with having both! 🙂
Angela Tolsma says
oh looks yummy!! I need to buy a bread pan!
Lisa Sharp says
I love my Pyrex ones, my favorite are my vintage ones but the new ones are good as well and affordable.
Noel Barnwell says
Cheese…AND bread? SIGN ME UP! This looks phenomenal! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Lisa Sharp says
I see you are my kind of person. 🙂
Andrea Drugay says
Looks amazing — I love quick breads! I found your blog via the webinar the other day 🙂 Am looking forward to checking out the rest of it!
Lisa Sharp says
Thanks for stopping by! I love quick breads as well, all the deliciousness of homemade bread with so much less time.
Anisha says
Just finished making this. It was delicious with butter and grated cheese. Going to make it again but may add some sweet corn next time.
Lisa Sharp says
That sounds really good! If you try it let me know how it is.
Anisha says
It turned out just awesome with 1/2 cup of frozen sweetcorn in the batter and extra grated cheese on top of loaf before baking. Made a whole lot , sliced it up and in the freezer.
Terry says
Sounds yummy! Do you think leaving out the sugar will make much of a difference? I’m diabetic & adding those extra carbs doesn’t sound like a good idea for me.
Lisa Sharp says
I’m not sure. I would try cutting it back to start with. It’s not that much per slice as it is but maybe try 2-3 tablespoons.
Terry says
Thanks! I’ll give it a try!
Lisa Sharp says
Be sure to let me know how it goes.
eleanor mary childers says
What size loaf pan and did you use mild cheddar or sharp?
Lisa Sharp says
A standard size- 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches. You can use whatever you prefer. I tend to prefer sharp cheeses.
Maggie says
Forgot I wanted to try make this before I made supper tonight. Currently simmering hamburger soup. There will be left overs so I think I’ll try make this bread this weekend to have with the left overs! My deli meat/cheese drawer is full so good opportunity to use some of it!