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Savory Cheese and Chive Bread

This super quick Savory Cheese and Chive Bread is perfect as a loaf or as muffins. They melt in your mouth and are delicious with any meal! There is no yeast, so no rise time! So easy to make!

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Lora

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt depending on what cheese you’re using
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper may substitute a pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/3 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 1/2 tablespoon brown mustard
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 generous cup about 4 ounces coarsely grated Gruyere, Comte Emmental or cheddar cheese
  • 2 ounces Gruyere Comte, Emmental or cheddar cut into very small cubes (1/2 to 3/4 cup)
  • 1 bunch chives minced (1/2 cup; may substitute thinly sliced scallions)
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil or thyme or sage

Instructions

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees. Prep a muffin pan (line with paper liners or spray with baking spray or grease with butter). Or prep a loaf 8-by-4 1/2-by-2 3/4-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add in the milk, mustard, and oil.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Use a wooden spoon to combine the wet with dry ingredients, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • Gently fold in the cheeses, chives, and herbs to form a thick dough.
  • Pour into the prepared muffin tray and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. 
Let the muffins cool a few minutes before removing. Enjoy while they're warm!

Notes

If making a loaf, transfer the bread mixture to a parchment lined loaf pan and spread to make the dough even on top (spray the parchment paper with baking spray or grease it with butter or margarine). Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the bread is golden and a slender knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
If making in loaf pan, let it cool down a few minutes before removing it and slicing.
If adding in walnuts, add them to the flour mixture, this helps keep them from sinking to the bottom of the muffins.
If using cheddar, use sharp cheddar for the best flavor.
Mix wet and dry ingredients just until combined.
Do not overbake.