Onion Cheddar Quick Bread

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   In medium frying pan, sauté chopped onions in butter.

2. 2

   Set aside to cool while mixing the bread ingredients.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

4. 4

   In medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Cut in shortening.

6. 6

   Mix in milk until mixture is just moist and dough like.

7. 7

   Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and pat it down into a rectangle.

8. 8

   Spread the onions and cheese over the dough, setting aside a small amount of onion to cover the loaf.

9. 9

   Roll dough up like a jellyroll. Pinch seams and sides together.

10. 10

    Place loaf in greased loaf pan.

11. 11

    Bake at 425 F for 30 minutes or until done. Serve hot for best flavor.