Easy Cheesy Onion Quick Bread

Ingredients

• 1.5 cupAll-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoonsBaking powder
• 0.5 teaspoonSalt
• 0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper
• 1 teaspoonGranulated sugar
• 1 cupShredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cupGreen onions (scallions), thinly sliced
• 0.8 cupMilk
• 0.3 cupVegetable oil
• 1Large egg

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and granulated sugar. Whisk thoroughly until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

   ⏱ 2 min
3. 3

   Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onions to the dry mixture. Stir to ensure they are well coated and spread throughout the flour.

   ⏱ 1 min
4. 4

   In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, and large egg until smoothly combined.

   ⏱ 1 min
5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a spoon or spatula, stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few small lumps are perfectly fine and will result in a tender bread.

   ⏱ 2 min
6. 6

   Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon or spatula.

   ⏱ 1 min
7. 7

   Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

   ⏱ 35 min
8. 8

   Allow the bread to cool in the loaf pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

   ⏱ 10 min