Here’s a savory, cheesy Cheddar Bread — soft inside, golden crust, and packed with sharp cheddar flavor 🧀🍞
🧀 Cheddar Bread (Easy Yeast Loaf)
🛒 Ingredients (1 loaf)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Activate yeast
In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy. - Make dough
Add melted butter, salt, and 2½ cups flour. Mix until combined.
Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms. - Knead
Knead 8–10 minutes (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic. - Add cheese
Gently knead in shredded cheddar (and chives if using). - First rise
Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled. - Shape & second rise
Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9×5-inch pan.
Cover and rise 30–45 minutes. - Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding. - Cool slightly before slicing.
⚡ Quick No-Yeast Cheddar Bread (Biscuit-Style)
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
Bake
Mix everything just until combined. Spread in a greased 8×8 pan and bake at 375°F for 30–35 minutes.
🧄 Flavor Boost Ideas
- Add diced jalapeños
- Mix in cooked bacon bits
- Brush top with garlic butter
- Sprinkle extra cheese on top before baking
If you’d like, I can give you:
- A cheddar jalapeño artisan-style loaf
- A sourdough cheddar version
- A cheddar herb pull-apart bread
- A high-protein version
What sounds best? 😊
