Description
Savory Cheese Quick Bread is a moist, flavorful, and easy-to-make bread packed with cheese, herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes. This no-yeast quick bread makes a perfect side or snack, bringing a rich aroma and tender crumb to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded asiago or parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- Optional: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch or 8×4.5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cold buttermilk and eggs until well combined.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder, sugar, salt, black pepper, and chopped herbs.
- Cut the cold cubed butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter or fingers until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the shredded cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and optionally drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter; lumps are okay and help create a tender crumb.
- Use high-quality cheese and fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Chill the buttermilk to help activate the baking soda for a better rise.
- Customize with different mix-ins like olives, roasted peppers, or jalapeños.
- To store, wrap tightly and keep at room temperature for 2 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: savory quick bread, cheese bread, buttermilk bread, sun-dried tomato bread, herb bread, no yeast bread