Bacon, Cheddar, and Scallion Breads Recipe

Name: Bacon, Cheddar, and Scallion Breads
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup finely chopped scallion; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds; 1 pound lean bacon, cooked, drained, reserving 2 tablespoons of the fat, and crumbled; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups milk; 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard; 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted and cooled; 2 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 1/2 pound)

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup finely chopped scallion
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 pound lean bacon, cooked, drained, reserving 2 tablespoons of the fat, and crumbled
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted and cooled
2 cups coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 1/2 pound)

1
Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, and the sugar.
2
In a skillet cook the scallion with the pepper, the salt, and the caraway seeds in reserved bacon fat over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is soft and let the mixture cool.
3
In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, the milk, the mustard, the shortening, and the scallion mixture, add the flour mixture, and stir the batter until it is just combined.
4
Stir in the Cheddar, divide the batter among 4 buttered and floured loaf pans, each 5 3/4 by 3 1/4 by 2 inches, and bake the breads in the middle of a preheated 350F.
5
oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
6
Remove the breads from the pans and let them cool, right sides up, on a rack.
7
The breads keep, wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil, chilled for 1 week or frozen for 1 month.

1335

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Bacon, Cheddar, and Scallion Breads falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bacon, Cheddar, and Scallion Breads

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