Delicate loaf featuring maple, ginger, cheddar, and jalapeños for balanced savory-sweet flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
07 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
08 - 2 jalapeños, seeded and finely diced
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
11 - 1 cup buttermilk
12 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnish
13 - Additional shredded cheese, for topping
14 - Sliced jalapeños, for topping
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground ginger until well combined.
03 - Cut cold cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or fingertips until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and finely diced jalapeños to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the large egg, pure maple syrup, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until homogenous.
06 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a spatula just until combined; avoid overmixing to preserve tenderness.
07 - Spoon the thick batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
08 - Optionally, sprinkle additional shredded cheese and sliced jalapeños atop the mixture for visual appeal and added flavor.
09 - Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
10 - Allow loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
