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Cheese, Garlic, and Herb No-Yeast Quick Bread Recipe

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4.1 from 11 reviews

This Cheese, Garlic, and Herb Quick Bread is a delicious yeast-free loaf bursting with layers of fresh herbs, garlic, and pockets of melted cheddar cheese. With a tender crumb and addictive savory swirls, it slices beautifully and is perfect toasted or served warm with butter. Ideal for morning tea, picnics, or alongside soups and stews, this quick bread combines simple pantry ingredients with fresh flavors for a delightful homemade treat.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

Cheese

  • 7 oz / 200g block of cheddar or tasty cheese, sliced 3mm / 0.1″ thick, varying widths for random ribbons

Herb and Garlic Swirl

  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cooking salt or kosher salt (halve if using fine table salt)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups plain flour (all-purpose flour)
  • 1 tsp baking soda (or substitute with 3 1/2 tsp baking powder)
  • 3/4 tsp cooking salt or kosher salt (halve if using fine table salt)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt, Greek or regular full fat, unsweetened
  • 3/4 cup full-fat milk (low fat is acceptable)
  • 2 large eggs (~50-55g / 2oz each)
  • 3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 small garlic cloves, crushed or grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), using either fan or standard settings.
  2. Prepare Loaf Tin: Lightly grease a 21 x 11 x 7 cm (8.3 x 4.5 x 2.75″) loaf pan with butter or oil spray. Line it with baking paper to ensure easy removal of the bread.
  3. Make Herb and Garlic Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the fresh rosemary, parsley, dried oregano, dried thyme, crushed garlic, olive oil, and salt. Mix well until you get a thick, dollop-able mixture.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute all dry components.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the yogurt, milk, eggs, melted butter, olive oil, and crushed garlic until smooth and combined.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the wet mixture and gently fold until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
  7. Layer Batter With Herbs and Cheese (Layer 1): Pour one-third of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Dollop one-third of the herb and garlic mixture across the top. Using a knife, swirl it up and down and fold into the batter for marbling. Distribute one-third of the cheese slices randomly into the batter, pushing some fully in and leaving some poking out.
  8. Repeat Layers 2 and 3: Repeat the layering process two more times with the remaining batter, herb mixture, and cheese slices. Don’t worry about herbs and cheese on the surface; it creates an attractive rustic look when baked.
  9. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
  10. Cover and Continue Baking: Remove the bread from the oven and loosely cover with foil to prevent over-browning. Return to bake for an additional 20 minutes, total baking time about 50 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a skewer in the center—it should come out clean.
  11. Cool: Let the bread cool in the loaf pan for 5 minutes. Then carefully turn it out onto a cooling rack and allow at least 10 more minutes to cool before slicing thick pieces. Serve warm with butter if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute the herb and garlic swirl with 1/3 to 1/2 cup of homemade or store-bought pesto. The flavor depends on the pesto quality.
  • Use kosher salt or cooking salt and reduce quantity by half if using fine table salt to avoid over-salting.
  • The bread slices well and is especially delicious toasted.
  • Serve the bread warm and ideally with butter for the best flavor experience.
  • If you prefer, baking powder can be used instead of baking soda; use 3 1/2 tsp baking powder as a substitute for 1 tsp baking soda.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Western

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/cheese-garlic-and-herb-no-yeast-quick-bread-recipe/