Greek Yogurt Cheese Bread
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of our Greek Yogurt Cheese Bread, a deliciously cheesy treat that comes together in just under an hour! Using creamy Greek yogurt and melty cheese, this no-knead wonder is perfect for beginners and busy bakers alike. Say goodbye to waiting for dough to rise and hello to your new favorite quick-bread recipe!
Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(7)
- 1/4 cup of melted butter (56.8 g)
- Maza Cheddar Pizza Mozzarella
- Pizza Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese
- Italian style blend of provolone, pizza mozzarella, Parmesan, and asiago
- more Parmesanoptional
- 2 eggs
- 1 and 1/2 cups of Greek yogurt (360 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda (5 ml)
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour (250 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- garlic powderoptional
- onion powderoptional
- buttery garlic and herb by Kinder'soptional
- garlic Parmesanoptional
- Tavern Burgeroptional
- thymeoptional
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
598
Protein
30g
Carbs
54g
Fat
29g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine 1 and 1/2 cups of Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 2 eggs. Whisk together.
- 3
Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well.
- 4
Add any optional seasonings and a lot of cheese. Mix until combined.
- 5
Transfer the dough to a greased bread pan.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- 7
Let cool for about 30 minutes before slicing.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Strain your Greek yogurt through cheesecloth for 15-20 minutes before mixing to remove excess whey, reducing final moisture content by 10-15% and preventing a dense, gummy crumb structure.ingredient15-20 minutes straining|10-15% moisture reduction
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio of baking powder to baking soda (1 tablespoon baking powder + 1 tablespoon baking soda) because the acid in Greek yogurt (pH 3.6-4.2) requires extra soda for complete neutralization and lift, preventing a bitter aftertaste.ingredient1:1 ratio|pH 3.6-4.2
- ✓Fold shredded cheese in at 65-70°F (room temperature) in the last 30 seconds of mixing to prevent fat from coating flour particles prematurely, which would inhibit gluten hydration and trap air bubbles for better crumb structure.technique65-70°F|final 30 seconds
- ✓Insert a thermometer into the bread's center and bake until it reaches 205-210°F internal temperature rather than timing alone, since Greek yogurt's moisture content delays Maillard browning by 8-12 minutes compared to traditional bread recipes.timing205-210°F internal temp
- ✓Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out, then cool an additional 20 minutes on a wire rack because residual heat continues protein set; slicing too early (within 5 minutes) causes compression and gumminess.timing10 minutes in pan|20 minutes on rack
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Prep
15
min
Cook
45
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Greek Yogurt Cheese Bread
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of our Greek Yogurt Cheese Bread, a deliciously cheesy treat that comes together in just under an hour! Using creamy Greek yogurt and melty cheese, this no-knead wonder is perfect for beginners and busy bakers alike. Say goodbye to waiting for dough to rise and hello to your new favorite quick-bread recipe!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥛Dairy & Eggs(7)
- 1/4 cup of melted butter (56.8 g)
- Maza Cheddar Pizza Mozzarella
- Pizza Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese
- Italian style blend of provolone, pizza mozzarella, Parmesan, and asiago
- more Parmesanoptional
- 2 eggs
- 1 and 1/2 cups of Greek yogurt (360 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder (15 ml)
- 1 teaspoon of baking soda (5 ml)
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour (250 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- garlic powderoptional
- onion powderoptional
- buttery garlic and herb by Kinder'soptional
- garlic Parmesanoptional
- Tavern Burgeroptional
- thymeoptional
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
598
Protein
30g
Carbs
54g
Fat
29g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine 1 and 1/2 cups of Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 2 eggs. Whisk together.
- 3
Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Mix well.
- 4
Add any optional seasonings and a lot of cheese. Mix until combined.
- 5
Transfer the dough to a greased bread pan.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- 7
Let cool for about 30 minutes before slicing.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Strain your Greek yogurt through cheesecloth for 15-20 minutes before mixing to remove excess whey, reducing final moisture content by 10-15% and preventing a dense, gummy crumb structure.ingredient15-20 minutes straining|10-15% moisture reduction
- ✓Use a 1:1 ratio of baking powder to baking soda (1 tablespoon baking powder + 1 tablespoon baking soda) because the acid in Greek yogurt (pH 3.6-4.2) requires extra soda for complete neutralization and lift, preventing a bitter aftertaste.ingredient1:1 ratio|pH 3.6-4.2
- ✓Fold shredded cheese in at 65-70°F (room temperature) in the last 30 seconds of mixing to prevent fat from coating flour particles prematurely, which would inhibit gluten hydration and trap air bubbles for better crumb structure.technique65-70°F|final 30 seconds
- ✓Insert a thermometer into the bread's center and bake until it reaches 205-210°F internal temperature rather than timing alone, since Greek yogurt's moisture content delays Maillard browning by 8-12 minutes compared to traditional bread recipes.timing205-210°F internal temp
- ✓Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out, then cool an additional 20 minutes on a wire rack because residual heat continues protein set; slicing too early (within 5 minutes) causes compression and gumminess.timing10 minutes in pan|20 minutes on rack