Cheddar Bacon Bread

Name: Cheddar Bacon Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Makes two 5x9 loafs
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 1/2 c flour; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 Tbsp butter, softened, for dough mixture; 1 Tbsp butter, softened, for top of loaf, more if needed; 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated; 1 3/4 c buttermilk; 1/2 lb bacon, thick sliced

By Leslie Speed Dutton
@leslieann1968

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.

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Makes two 5x9 loafs

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

35 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

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3 1/2 c

flour
1 1/4 tsp

salt
1 tsp

baking soda
2 Tbsp

butter, softened, for dough mixture
1 Tbsp

butter, softened, for top of loaf, more if needed
4 oz

sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
1 3/4 c

buttermilk
1/2 lb

bacon, thick sliced

How to Make Cheddar Bacon Bread

Step-by-Step

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Grease two 5 x 9 loaf pans.
In a large frying pan, cook bacon until crisp. Drain excess grease on paper towels. Cut strips up into bite size pieces.
In a large mixing bowel, sift salt, baking soda and flour together.
With 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.
Divid 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.
Bake 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)