cheddar bacon bread
This is a delicious, savory quick bread that is sure to become one of your family favorites. The ease of the recipe will be sure to be the cook's favorite, also. Cutting a thin slice in the top of the dough allows for the heat to seek in and ensure even cooking.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
Makes two 5x9 loafs
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened, for dough mixture
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened, for top of loaf, more if needed
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
- 1 3/4 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 pound bacon, thick sliced
How To Make cheddar bacon bread
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Step 1Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease two 5 x 9 loaf pans.
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Step 2In a large frying pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain excess grease on paper towels. Cut strips up into bite size pieces.
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Step 3In a large mixing bowel, sift salt, baking soda and flour together.
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Step 4With your fingers, combine 2 tbsp. of butter until thoroughly combined. It should look like sand. Stir in cheese and bacon until well mixed. Add buttermilk until dough just comes together.
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Step 5Divid dough evenly between both loaf pans. Smooth tops of dough. With a knife, cut a thin slice down the center of each loaf. Thinly slice remaining butter and put in the slices, using more if needed.
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Step 6Bake until tops are golden brown and a tester comes out clean, approximately 25 - 30 minutes. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy! :o)
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Category:
Savory Breads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#savory
Keyword:
#Breads
Keyword:
#cheddar
Ingredient:
Pork
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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