Cheese Bread Made with Lemons

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Mixing Wet Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combining Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. 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.
6. 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!