Cheesy Herb Garlic Quick Bread

 

If you love cheese, garlic and herbs, this bread is perfect.  Even though it has yeast in it, it is still a quick bread and does not require rising time. It is quick and easy.  This bread is good on its own, or it goes very well with soups, stews and salads.

 Ingredients

3 c. flour
3 Tbs. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. yeast
1 1/2 c. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp. dried basil
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 Tbs. garlic powder
1 egg
1 c. milk
1/3 c. vegetable oil or melted butter

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°  Grease a 9x5x1-inch loaf pan. 

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, yeast, shredded cheddar and dried herbs.
Whisk the egg, milk and oil in a small bowl. Pour into the dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. 
Place the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until done a toothpick inserted in in the center comes out clean.  Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing the bread from the pan. Cool another 10 minutes before slicing.