Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and thyme until well combined.
- Add cheese and herbs: Stir in the grated cheese and fresh parsley. Ensure even distribution.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg, and minced garlic.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gently mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Cheese options: Mozzarella, gouda, Parmesan, blue cheese, or sharp cheddar can be used.
- Spicy version: Add red pepper flakes or jalapeños for a kick.
- Extra garlic: Increase garlic for a stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
