Bread Recipes
Cheddar Cheese Bread
Prep: 15 min | Bake: 1 hr
Servings: 2 loaves, 10 slices per loaf
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/3 cup (5 ounces) butter
- 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) Sharp Cheddar cheese *
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease and flour loaf pan.
- Toast cumin seeds to release flavor and set aside to cool.
- Caramelize diced onion and set aside to cool.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, curry powder and cumin. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs then stir in grated cheese.
- Beat eggs and combine with the milk and onions. Add to the grated Cheddar, mixing just enough to moisten. Don't over work the dough.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for one hour.
- Remove the bread from the pan immediately.
Notes
* Either yellow or white Cheddar should be used. Stay away from boring Cheddars. A sharp Cheddar is best for this recipe.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from: American Dairy Association
Chef Benjamin Ford, Chadwick, Los Angeles