CONTEST-WINNING PEPPERY CHEESE BREAD

Contest-Winning Peppery Cheese Bread image

This is my daughter Kendra's favorite savory quick bread. When the warm, moist bread hits your palate, it's just heavenly! This bread never lasts long in our house. -Sharon Boren, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, oil, milk and mustard. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese and onions., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.