Ingredients

  • 2 cups bread flour (I like King Arthur)
  • 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 4 ounces cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup margarine or 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs

Method

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease button only of 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup, level off.
  • In medium bowl, combine flour, cheese, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • In small bowl, combine buttermilk, margarine and eggs; blend well.
  • Add to dry ingredients stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Pour into greased pan.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 15 minutes; remove.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Wrap; store in refrigerator.