Cheddar Herb Bread Loaf – A Cozy Favorite from My Homemade Bread Recipes
Sometimes, all you need is a warm slice of homemade bread to turn a long day around. This cheddar herb bread loaf is exactly that. I’ve made this one more times than I can count, and every time I do, the kitchen fills with the kind of smell that makes your neighbors peek over the fence.
You get the savory kick from the cheddar, a little earthiness from the herbs, and a golden crust that’s so satisfying it almost makes you forget how simple it was to put together. This is what homemade bread recipes should feel like—easy, comforting, and just rustic enough to make you feel proud.
If you're like me and love healthy bread recipes homemade that don’t taste like cardboard, you’re in for a treat. Whether you're hunting for the best homemade bread recipe to impress the in-laws, or you just want a no-fuss herb bread recipe homemade for yourself, this one’s it.
Servings: 10 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, thyme, and parsley.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese so it’s evenly coated in the flour mixture.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix—it’s bread, not a bicep workout.
- Spoon the batter into the loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool completely on a wire rack—if you can wait that long.