CHEDDAR AND CHIVE BREAD

Makes 1 loaf Prep 15 min

Bake 45 min

2 cups (500ml) cake flour

1 tbsp (15ml) castor sugar

2 tsp (10ml) baking powder

1 tsp (5ml) salt

½ tsp (3ml) white pepper

100g butter, chilled and cubed

2 cups (500ml) grated Cheddar

¼ cup (60ml) finely chopped chives

1 egg

200ml milk

extra grated cheese, for sprinkling

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease and line a 6cm deep, 21cm x 10cm (base) loaf pan with baking paper.

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper in a food processor. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Transfer to a large bowl.

Add the cheese and chives to the mixture and stir until well combined. Whisk the egg and milk together in a jug with a fork and add to the dry ingredients. Mix with a flat-bladed knife to form a soft dough (do not overmix).

Press the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining cheese on top. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the bread is golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Turn onto a wire cooling rack.

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