3622. BUTTERMILK CHEDDAR-BACON BREAD

yields 12 servings

 

 

2-1/4 cups flour

1/4 cup sugar

1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 egg

1 cup buttermilk

1/4 cup butter, melted

8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

 

Heat oven to 350ºF. Mix first four ingredients in medium bowl. Whisk egg, buttermilk and butter in separate bowl until blended. Add to flour mixture along with the bacon, cheese and chives; stir just until moistened. Spoon into 8x4-inch loaf pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove to wire rack; cool completely.

bacon recipe source: Kraft Foods, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois 60093