Herbed Cheese Batter Bread Recipe

Name: Herbed Cheese Batter Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup water; 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 4 cups flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, divided; 2 garlic cloves, finely minced; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced; 1 large egg yolk; 1 tablespoon water

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup water
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
4 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese or 1 cup swiss cheese, divided
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

1
Lightly butter (2) 8 X 4 X 2-inch loaf pans.
2
Heat butter over medium heat. Add the buttermilk and water; heat till warm to touch (105-115u00b0F)
3
Pour into a large bowl & sprinkle the yeast on top. Let stand for 5 minutes.
4
Whisk to dissolve yeast then whisk in 3 eggs & the hot sauce.
5
Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
6
Gradually stir into the liquid mixture to make a thick batter.
7
Stir in Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup shredded cheddar, garlic & herbs.
8
Pour batter into prepared pans, spreading evenly.
9
Cover loosely with plastic wrap & let stand in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
10
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F & place rack in the center.
11
Beat the remaining egg with the 1 tablespoon water & brush tops of loaves.
12
Bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese & bake till golden brown, 10-15 minutes.
13
Cool in pans, on rack, for 10 minutes. Turn on on rack and cool completely.
14
* Can be made up to 2 days in advance, wrapped tightly & stored at room temperature. Herbs can be varied to suit your taste.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 3/4 cup water, 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast, and more.

Yes, Herbed Cheese Batter Bread falls under the General 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.

Herbed Cheese Batter Bread

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