Cheddar Herb Bread Recipes

GARLIC CHEDDAR HERB IRISH SODA BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and sugar.
• Add the cheese and herbs and toss to coat.
• Break the butter up into the flour and using your hands, pinch and mix the flour in until it resembles a grainy texture.
• Make a well in the center and add the egg and buttermilk.
• Use a wooden spoon to stir it together then switch to your hands and knead the dough gently just until it forms a ball.
• Butter a skillet, dutch oven or cookie sheet and place the dough on top.
• Use a knife to cut a cross in the dough, only about 1/2" deep and then bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
• Remove from the oven and serve hot and fresh.

GLUTEN-FREE CHEDDAR & HERB QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Extract 1 tbsp (15 mL) juice from the lemon. Stir lemon juice into milk and let stand 5 min. to sour milk. Meanwhile, sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in cheese and herbs until well combined.
• Cut in butter until crumbly using a pastry blender or two knives. Add the milk mixture and stir just until a ragged dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly, about 10 times, or until no dry patches remain.
• Transfer dough to a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet and pat into a 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick disk. Dust the top of the loaf with a little additional flour and score with a large "X" (about 1/4 inch/5 mm deep) using a sharp paring knife. Bake for 30 min. and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Transfer to a rack; cool before slicing.

CHEESE HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients in bread machine pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select the Basic or White Bread cycle, and press Start.

SIMPLY PERFECT HOMEMADE CHEESE BREAD (TWO WAYS)

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, salt and sugar* together. (Tip: If measuring your flour in cups, without a scale, hold back 1 cup to add as needed later). *If you're using honey or agave, add with the liquid ingredients instead.
• In a large measuring cup or bowl, combine the water and buttermilk and whisk in the yeast until dissolved. Add this mixture, along with the melted butter, to the dry ingredients. Mix by hand or with a dough hook, until the mixture is combined, about 2 minutes. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
• Continue mixing the dough, adding more flour in very small increments, as needed, until the dough becomes soft, smooth and tacky, but not sticky.
• Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for a couple of minutes, adding more flour only if the dough is sticking to your hands or the work surface, then form dough into a ball. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and either refrigerate for up to 4 days, or allow to sit at room temperature until doubled in size (about 60-90 minutes). (*Tip: I like to use an 8-cup glass measuring cup, so it's easy to see when it's doubled by the markings).
• Note: If you have refrigerated your dough, remove from the refrigerator 2 hours before you plan to bake, to allow it to come to room temperature.
• Grease two 8-inch by 4-inch loaf pans and set aside.
• Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces. Dust each with a bit of flour and then, using a rolling pin, roll into a rectangle approximately 10 inches wide and 16 inches long.
• **If you are unclear about the shaping process for this bread, scroll up to the Recipe Video above this Recipe Card. You may wish to watch before starting the shaping process**
• For the Cheddar and Herb Bread: spread the shredded cheddar and herbs evenly over the surface of the dough. Starting with the shortest side, roll the dough up jelly-roll style and pinch the seam together.
• For the Parmesan, Garlic and Herb: spread the softened butter over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle evenly with Parmesan, garlic and herbs. Press lightly with the palm of your hand to press the toppings into the butter. Starting with the shortest side, roll the dough up jelly-roll style and pinch the seam together.
• Shaping: Using a sharp knife, cut the roll of dough down the centre, lengthwise. Rotate each piece so that the cut sides are facing upward and place them side-by-side. Pinch together the farthest end. Keeping the cuts sides facing upwards as much as possible, place the right-side piece over the left-side piece. Straighen it up all up and then repeat, pinching together the end closest to you. If any cheese escapes, just place it back on top. Using a bench scraper or spatula, carefully lift the dough into the greased loaf pan. Repeat with the other dough log, then cover both with a greased piece of plastic wrap and allow to rise until the dough rises to about 1-inch above the side of the pans in the middle.
• Preheat oven to 350° F. (not fan assisted). Bake for 45-50 minutes total, but after 25 minutes of baking, rotate pans front-to-back in the oven and loosely cover with a piece of aluminum foil if necessary (if bread is already well-browned), to prevent the top from over-browning. Bread should reach about 185° internal temperature in the centre.
• Remove the bread from the oven and allow to cool in the pans for a couple of minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edge of the bread and carefully remove the loaves to a cooling rack. Allow the loaves to cool for 1 hour before slicing. *Slicing hot or very warm bread will make for a gummy crumb, so resist the urge and let it cool :)

CHEDDAR-HERB BEER BREAD

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Coat the inside of a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan with the nonstick spray and set aside.
• Whisk together the all-purpose flour, wheat flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and herbs in a large mixing bowl. Add in the cheese and stir in the beer just to combine. Spread the batter, which will form into a ball, evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the sunflower seeds, if using. (I moistened the top with beaten egg and we didn't have sunflower seeds).
• Bake on the middle rack of the oven about 45 to 55 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer the loaf to a cooling rack for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
• Serve warm.
• Option - 1) Rosemary-Feta.
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary and 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese.
• Option - 2) Italian.
• 1 teaspoon each dried basil and oregano.
• 2 minced cloves of garlic, and 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan.
• Here are some more tasty things that can be add:
• 1 Tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary.
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh.
• 2 minced garlic cloves.
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives,.
• 1/2 cup chopped scallions.

CHEDDAR-HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper, allspice and nutmeg in a large bowl.
• Stir in cheese, green onions, parsley, dill, thyme, and rosemary.
• In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, and butter and blend well.
• Stir egg mixture into flour mixture just until moistened. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Spoon batter into a greased 8x4 inch loaf pan. Spread evenly.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes (toothpick inserted near center should come out clean). Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan and cool 30 minutes more. Serve warm.
• Refrigerate leftovers.

SAVORY HERB AND CHEDDAR SQUASH BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a regular size loaf pan and set aside.
• In a large bowl stir together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and garlic powder. Add in the shredded squash, cheddar cheese, green onions and dill, stirring to fully combine.
• In a separate, smaller bowl, mix together the eggs, buttermilk and butter.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mix in the large bowl and stir together until just combined.
• Spoon batter into loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

CHEDDAR HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread on both sides of each slice of bread; reassemble the loaf. Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil (about 28x18 in.); seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until heated through, turning once.

CHEDDAR-HERB QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Extract 1 tbsp (15 mL) juice from the lemon. Stir lemon juice into milk and let stand 5 min. to sour milk. Meanwhile, blend flour with cheese, herbs, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
• Cut in butter until crumbly using a pastry blender or two knives. Add the milk mixture and stir just until a ragged dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly, about 10 times, or until no dry patches remain.
• Transfer dough to a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet and pat into a 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick disk. Dust the top of the loaf with a little additional flour and score with a large "X" (about 1/4 inch/5 mm deep) using a sharp paring knife. Bake for 30 min. or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Transfer to a rack; cool before slicing.