Chili-Cheddar Bread

Mmmm...if I could eat bread for every single meal every single day, I would. This bread turned out perfect! Way better than I expected. It was the perfect texture, and the flavor was incredible. You will not be disappointed with this recipe...try it.

Chili-Cheddar Bread

Adapted from Smells Like Home

Ingredients:

• 2 c. all-purpose flour (I used bread flour)
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 oz. extra-sharp shredded cheddar cheese (I used mild)
• 1 c. skim milk
• 1/3 c. vegetable oil
• 1 4-oz. can green chiles
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped jalepeno chile, vined and seeded
• 1/2 c. finely chopped red bell pepper

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375, grease or spray an 8x13 inch loaf pan

Sift together the flour, salt, pepper, sugar, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Add the cheese and gently toss and stir until it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Whisk the milk, oil, egg, green chiles, jalapeno, and red bell pepper in another bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour and cheese mixture, and pour the milk mixture in the center. Briefly blend with a spatula, only until the dry ingredients are just incorporated.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and place in the oven. Bake until the top is golden-brown, and springs back when touched in the center, about 45-50 minutes. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes, then remove bread from the pan and cool completely. (I accidently left the oven at 400 degrees, so mine ended up being cooked at about 35 minutes!)

This was such an easy and quick bread to make! I would highly highly recommend it! :)