Zucchini, Cheddar & Chive Buttermilk Quick Bread

 

Zucchini, Cheddar & Chive Buttermilk Quick Bread:

2 cups Flour

2 Tbsp Sugar

1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 

1/2 tsp Baking Soda

1 cup Buttermilk

1 Egg

1/4 cup melted Butter

1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese 

2 Tbsp fresh Chives*

1 cup shredded Zucchini 

2 Tbsp melted Butter

1/4 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese 

Whisk the first 4 ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

In a separate bowl whisk together the Buttermilk, Egg and melted butter. Pour the Buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and gently combine; do not over mix!

Stir in the Zucchini And chives.

Line a 9 x 5 bread pan with Parchment paper. Put the dough into the bread pan. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle cheese on top. 

Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Serve with your favorite soup, stew, chili,  pasta or casserole. Or use it to accompany your favorite hot dips. 

* 1 tsp dried chives can be used in place of fresh chives.