Quick Cheese and Pepper Bread

prep time:: 20 min
total time:: 1 hr

Makes 1 loaf

Amanda used to make this and serve it at some of the dinners she had invited me to and I fell in love with this bread. It’s so quick, easy, and it’s delicious. I recommend using a strong cheese.

ingredients

2 cups Flour
1 cup shredded Sharp or Medium Cheddar Cheese
1 tablespoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Ground Black Pepper
1 cup Buttermilk
1/3 cup melted Margarine or Butter
2 Eggs

directions

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom only of 9x5 or 8x4-inch loaf pan. In medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients; mix well.
2
In small bowl, combine last three wet ingredients; blend well. Add to flour mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour into greased pan.
3
Bake for 35-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool five minutes; remove from pan. Serve warm or cool completely on wire rack. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.

Source: Barbara