Peppery Cheese Bread

Southern Living, 2004

MAKES 1 LOAF

    2 1/2 cups flour                                               
    1 tablespoon sugar                                             
    2 teaspoons cracked pepper                                     
    1 teaspoon baking powder                                       
    3/4 teaspoon salt                                              
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda                                       
    2 eggs lightly beaten                                          
    8 ounces plain low fat yogurt                                  
    4 ounces shred cheddar cheese                                  
    1/2 cup vegetable oil                                          
    1/4 cup thin slice green onions                                
    1/4 cup milk                                                   
    1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard                               

PREP: 15 MIN/BAKE: 50 MIN/COOL: 1 HR. 10 MIN.

If the loaf sticks to the side, run a knife between the bread and the pan.

COMBINE first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Stir together eggs and next 6 ingredients; add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened.

LIGHTLY grease bottom of a 9- x 5-inch loafpan; pour batter into loaf pan.

BAKE at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove from pan, and let cool 1 hour on wire rack.