Dilly Cheese Quick Bread with Cheddar
Herb-infused quick bread studded with sharp cheddar and Parmesan. Tender crumb from biscuit mix base, topped with melted butter and cheese crust. Ready in under an hour, no yeast required. Perfect for cheese lovers seeking a savory bread that pairs with soup or salad.
Ingredients
- 3 cups biscuit mixall-purpose flour + baking powder + saltvarieswhole_grainadds gluten
sub confidence 2 if ratios unknown
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ¼ cups milk
- 1 large egg, room temperature and lightly beatenflax egg or applesauce1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per eggbinding
texture may be denser
Full guide → - 4 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon dill, dry weed
- dill, fresh
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan or 6-cup bundt pan with cooking spray.
- 2
Combine biscuit mix, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 3 tablespoons Parmesan, and sugar in a large bowl.
- 3
In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, 2 tablespoons melted butter, dill, garlic powder, dry mustard, and black pepper until blended.
- 4
Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, blending thoroughly until moistened. Do not overmix; batter may be lumpy.
- 5
Spoon batter into prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
- 6
Drizzle remaining melted butter over top without mixing in. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar and Parmesan.
- 7
Bake until golden or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes.
- 8
Cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Tips
Do not overmix batter; lumps are acceptable and result in tender crumb.
Apply melted butter and cheese topping after batter is in pan; do not fold into batter.
Use room-temperature egg for even incorporation.
Cool completely before slicing to allow structure to set.
Good to Know
Wrap cooled bread tightly and store at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Prepare dry ingredients up to 1 day ahead. Mix wet ingredients just before combining.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Pairs well with soups, stews, or salads.
Common Mistakes
Do not overmix batter to avoid dense, tough crumb.
Do not fold melted butter into batter; keep topping on surface to create cheese crust.
Do not skip cooling in pan; it helps bread set and release cleanly.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
sub confidence 2 if ratios unknown
texture may be denser
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