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Irresistible Homemade Cheese Bread That’s Soft and Cheesy

This homemade cheese bread is soft, cheesy, and perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and will fill your kitchen with a delightful aroma.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup shredded cheese for topping
  • 1 teaspoon dried herbs optional, such as oregano or basil

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together milk, beaten egg, and melted butter.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the shredded cheese until evenly distributed.
Bake the Bread
  1. Pour the dough into a greased loaf pan.
  2. Sprinkle the top with additional shredded cheese and dried herbs if using.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

This cheese bread is best served warm and can be enjoyed on its own or with soups and salads.

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