Cheesy Garlic Herb Quick Bread (Skillet Bread or Muffins)

By MarieR

Originally published as Herb Bread in Taste of Home December 2018

This could be the perfect bread for any dish. The sharp cheddar cheese makes it irresistible.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup fat-free milk
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Details

Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min.
1 loaf (12 slices)

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and oil. Stir in cheese and add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.

Spoon batter into a greased 9-in. cast-iron skillet and bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.

Test Kitchen tips
For skillet bread, prepare batter as directed. Spoon batter into a greased 8-in. cast-iron skillet and bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes.

For muffins, prepare batter as directed. Spoon batter into nine greased muffin tins and bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.

Originally published as Herb Bread in Taste of Home December 2018