Savory Cheddar Chive Bread (Print View)
Rustic bread with sharp cheddar and fresh chives, baked to a golden crust and tender crumb.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 1 tsp fine sea salt
04 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Cheese & Herbs
05 - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
06 - 1/3 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
→ Wet Ingredients
07 - 1 3/4 cups buttermilk, plus extra as needed
08 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
03 - Stir in the grated cheddar and chopped chives until evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
04 - Make a well in the center and pour in the buttermilk and melted butter. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add another tablespoon or two of buttermilk.
05 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead just until it comes together—do not overwork. Shape into a round loaf, about 7 inches in diameter.
06 - Transfer the loaf to the prepared baking sheet. With a sharp knife, cut a deep X across the top.
07 - Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until deeply golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
08 - Let cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 15 minutes with zero yeast and no waiting for dough to rise
- The combination of sharp cheddar and fresh chives creates this incredibly addictive flavor that keeps you coming back for just one more slice
02 -
- Overworking the dough makes it tough so mix only until everything comes together
- The X on top isnt just traditional it helps the bread bake evenly in the center
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- Cold ingredients help keep the butter from melting too early which creates those flaky layers
- The loaf is done when it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom and the crust is deeply golden brown