Soft & Cheesy Braai Bread: The Ultimate South African Fireside Loaf
Easy Soft Cheese Bread for Braai Day — golden, cheesy, and ready in 1 hour. The perfect South African braai side dish everyone will ask for the recipe of.
Ingredients
- 80ml cooking oil
- 80ml milk
- 2 large eggs
- 500ml flour
- 250ml grated strong cheddar or mix two different cheeses
- 10ml baking powder
- 3ml salt
- 125ml fresh mixed herbs mint, basil, thyme - optional
- extra cheese for topping
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Grease a small loaf pan.
- Whisk oil, milk and eggs together.
- Combine dry ingredients with cheese; well in the centre, pour in wet mix.
- Fold gently to a firm dough — don't overwork.
- Transfer to loaf pan; top with extra cheese.
- Bake 1 hour. Cool in the pan before slicing.
- Store in a plastic bag to keep soft.