Cheese Bread Made with Lemons
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mixing Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Mixing Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combining Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Baking:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Finishing:
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
- Sodium: 300mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 38g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 8g
Intensity:
- Preparation Intensity: Low
- Cooking Intensity: Low
- Overall Intensity: Low
Enjoy this delightful Cheese Bread Made with Lemons, perfect for a unique and flavorful twist on a classic quick bread!
