Here’s a beginner-friendly Cheesy Herb Quick Bread recipe — no yeast, no kneading, ready in about an hour! 🥖🧀🌿
🧀 Cheesy Herb Quick Bread
Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or basil) – or 1 tsp dried herbs
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk (whole or low-fat)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil or melted butter
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the cheese.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and olive oil (or butter).
- Combine: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Add herbs. Stir gently until just combined (do not overmix).
- Bake: Pour batter into loaf pan, sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool & Serve: Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
🌟 Tips for Beginners:
- You can swap herbs for Italian seasoning if that’s what you have.
- Add extras like chopped olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or jalapeños for variety.
- Best eaten warm with butter or alongside soup.
Would you like me to also give you a step-by-step photo guide style recipe (like “mixing bowl → adding ingredients → baking → serving”) so it’s easier to follow visually for beginners?
