Are you looking for a tasty, adaptable bread that goes well with anything? This recipe for Quick Bread with Ham and Cheese is the only one you need! This quick and simple meal is a fantastic choice for weekday dinners or weekend brunches since it’s full of flavor and comes together quickly.
Picture warm, buttery pieces of delicious bread, oozing with soft, melting ham bits. It’s great on its own or as a terrific side dish for salads and soups. The greatest thing, though? You’re probably already familiar with the ingredients used in this dish, which needs very little work.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 170g deli ham, finely chopped
- 85g gruyere cheese, grated
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 55g gruyere cheese, diced
- 80ml vegetable oil
- 180ml milk, plus 1 tablespoon
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 240g plain flour
- 3/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 2 1/4 teaspoons dry mustard
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Non-stick cooking spray
Steps To Bake
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 175°C. Lightly spray a 9-by-5-by-3-inch metal loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Step 2 – In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, 3/4 teaspoon dry mustard, salt, and cayenne until combined. In a large bowl, whisk together 180ml milk, the oil, 1 tablespoon honey, and the eggs until smooth. Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Then fold in the ham, grated cheese (reserving some for sprinkling on top), diced cheese, and spring onions.
Step 3 – Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese. Bake until well risen, golden brown, and a skewer or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
Step 4 – Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, stir together the remaining 1 tablespoon each honey and milk and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard until smooth. Heat in the microwave until hot and bubbling, 20 to 30 seconds. Turn the loaf onto a wire rack and generously brush with the warm glaze. Cool completely.
We hope that this recipe for Quick Bread with Ham and Cheese has quickly become a new favorite in your home. It is the ideal complement to any dish because of its simplicity, adaptability, and flavorful explosion.
To add an even more unique touch, you can:
- For an added burst of flavor, sprinkle some of your preferred herbs into the batter.
- Try experimenting with other kinds of cheese, such as pepper jack, cheddar, and Swiss.
- Add additional flavorful ingredients, such as cooked sausage or chopped veggies.
We are sure you will be pleased with the outcome, regardless of how you decide to modify it!