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4 ingredient Cheese and Onion Bread

PREP TIME 10 minutes
COOK TIME 45 minutes
TOTAL TIME 55 minutes
servings1 loaf
This 4 ingredient Cheese and Onion Bread makes the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Yeast-free with just 4 ingredients mixed in one bowl, this is a super easy bake. Soft on the inside with a cheese-topped crust this is about to become your favorite quick bread recipe.

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Ingredients
US Customary - Metric
  • 4 cups self-raising flour see note 1
  • 4 Tablespoons onion soup powder see note 2
  • 2 cups grated cheese see note 3
  • 2 cups Buttermilk see note 4
Instructions
  • Preheat the oven to 356°/180°C. (320°/160° fan)
  • Grease and line a 9 inch (23cm round cake pan) with parchment paper. see note 5
  • Mix the flour, brown onion soup, and half of the cheese together.
  • Add the buttermilk and mix to a firm dough.
  • Transfer the dough into the greased and lined pan and press it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the dough. Bake for 40– 45 minutes (depending on the size of your pan) until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
  1. If you do not have self-raising flour, then make your own by adding 4 teaspoons of baking powder to 4 cups (500 g) of cake flour or all-purpose flour. Whisk the baking powder well into the cake flour or all-purpose flour to ensure that it is properly incorporated.
  2. Use any packet of storebought brown or white onion soup powder or your favorite brand
  3. For this recipe, it is best to use either grated cheddar or gouda cheese.
  4. If you do not have yogurt or buttermilk then make your own by adding 1 Tablespoon (15 ml) of lemon juice or vinegar to 2 cups (500ml) of full-fat milk. Set aside for 5 minutes before using in the recipe
  5. This dough can be pressed, scooped and shaped so works well in any type of pan.Keep in mind that baking times will vary slightly according to the pan you decide to use. Here is an approximate guide for the baking time when using the pans you prefer.
    • 9 inch (23cm round cake pan) – 40 to 45 minutes
    • 9×5 inch ( 23×13 cm) loaf pan – 40 minutes
    • Muffin pan – 25 to 30 minutes
    • Mini loaf pan – 25 to 30 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1loaf | Calories: 3013kcal | Carbohydrates: 389g | Protein: 132g | Fat: 99g | Saturated Fat: 58g | Cholesterol: 290mg | Sodium: 1917mg | Potassium: 1369mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 26g | Calcium: 2256mg | Iron: 6mg
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