CHEDDAR BREAD

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
7 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch loaf pan; set aside.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and 6 ounces cheese; set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, and buttermilk until thoroughly combined. Add to flour mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to prepared pan; spread evenly with an offset spatula. Sprinkle over remaining 1 ounce cheese. Bake until a skewer inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 50 to 55 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool for 5 minutes. Remove bread from pan and let cool completely on wire rack.