Easy Cheesey Bread
10 September 2012 in Baking, Easy to prepare
I know I’ve been scarce, there is a reason for that, but it’s not one I can share with you…..yet! *taps the side of her nose* Plus tomorrow I fly to England to visit the parentals, so it’s all go at the moment. I have been watching the falling temperatures over there with dismay, I was hoping they would save some summer for me.
This is a great bread, you can ring the changes by adding herbs and cheeses of your choice, next time I want to add some caramelised onions. I chose to make a damper but you can also bake it in a loaf tin.
Easy Cheesey Bread
500g Self raising flour
1.5 tsp (7.5 ml) salt
150g mature cheddar – cut into small cubes (about 1/2 cm square)
500ml buttermilk
Water
Pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds for the top
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Heat your oven to 180 degrees centigrade and grease a baking tray/loaf tin.
Sift the flour and the salt into a large bowl.
Add the cubed cheese and give it a stir.
Pour in the buttermilk and mix, if it needs help add a little water (there is no need to knead the bread)
Shape into a round and portion it by cutting into the top with a sharp knife, sprinkle on the seeds.
Bake for an hour, you can test to see if it’s done by inserting a skewer and if it comes out clean and the bread sounds hollow when you tap it, then it’s done.
This recipe was given to me by my friend Anne, I have adapted it slightly, visit her website here for some more great recipes.
Anne Myers said on 10 September 2012
Bon voyage, my dearest! Come back safely to us! xxx
Sous Chef said on 18 September 2012
Thank you Anne, I have every intention of coming back safely….South African wine needs me!
Colonialist said on 10 September 2012
Bon voyage! Hope you have packed your thermal scuba suit …
Oh, PLEASE add peas to that bread. Just for the fun of being able to describe it as Easy Peasy Cheesy!
Sous Chef said on 18 September 2012
Thanks Col, it’s not too bad here weather wise and there is absolutely no way I am adding peas to bread!
Mandy - The Complete Cook Book said on 10 September 2012
Have a wonderful trip Sue! I hope the weather holds out and is kind to you – if not, at least you will have some warmer weather to look forward to on your return.
Mandy xo
Scrumity loaf – always a hit with a braai.
Sous Chef said on 18 September 2012
Now I want a braai! *sob*
adinparadise said on 10 September 2012
Have a great visit to Mud Island, Sue. Hope the weather picks up for you. This cheesy bread looks scrumptious.
Sous Chef said on 18 September 2012
Thanks ad, weather not too bad over here.
Healthy Vegetarian Foods By Usha Singh said on 10 September 2012
Hi Sue this looks really good, and easy & vegetarian enough for me to try as well/
Take care & have a safe journey
Sous Chef said on 18 September 2012
Hi Usha, I’m sure you could put your own style into this bread very easily.
Melanie said on 10 September 2012
this looks so good. I wonder about using wholewheat flour; what changes would be necessary?
Sous Chef said on 18 September 2012
You would need to add baking powder Mel, not sure what quantities though.
Debbie said on 11 September 2012
Bread looks very easy and yummy.
Good to see you .
rumtumtigger said on 11 September 2012
Great recipe Sue (and “friend Anne)
! Nice and simple. Travel safe dear Sue and come back safely. We have cringeing to do 
Natalie Duff said on 14 September 2012
How does one make a bread with a soft crust?
pinkpolkadot said on 14 September 2012
Delicious, as always!! Enjoy visiting your parents!!
celia said on 17 September 2012
Have a great trip, Sue! Can’t wait to find out what the secret is..
Great looking bread!