Cheesy Garlic Bread Loaf Recipe

Cheesy Garlic Bread Loaf Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Bread:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
• For the Garlic Butter:
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside.
2. Prepare the Bread Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and dried basil.
   • In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, and eggs until well combined.
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
   • Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, reserving the remaining 1/2 cup for topping.
3. Bake the Bread:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
   • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the batter.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
   • If the top of the bread starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
4. Prepare the Garlic Butter:
   • While the bread is baking, prepare the garlic butter by combining the melted butter, minced garlic, and dried parsley in a small bowl.
5. Brush with Garlic Butter:
   • Once the bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
   • Remove the bread from the pan and place it on a wire rack.
   • Brush the top of the bread with the garlic butter while it is still warm.
6. Serve:
   • Allow the bread to cool slightly before slicing.
   • Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Cheesy Garlic Bread Loaf!

This Cheesy Garlic Bread Loaf is perfect for serving as a side dish with pasta, soup, or salad. The combination of cheesy goodness and garlic flavor makes it an irresistible treat for any meal. Enjoy the warm, comforting taste of homemade bread with a cheesy twist!