Cheese Bread Garlic Parsley (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 250 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
04 - 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Cheese

05 - 100 grams shredded cheddar cheese

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 240 millilitres milk
07 - 60 grams melted butter
08 - 1 large egg

→ Herbs (Optional)

09 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a standard loaf pan with butter or oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder until evenly mixed.
03 - Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese to the dry mixture until cheese is coated with flour.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, and the large egg until smooth.
05 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading evenly. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top, if using.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

# Additional Tips:

01 - For extra flavor, try a blend of cheeses such as gouda or mozzarella.
02 - Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.