Brethren’s Cheese Bread

2 c. all-purpose flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tbs. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 c. butter, cut into 4 parts

1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 tbs. grated onion

1 1/2 tsp. dried dill weed

3/4 c. milk

1 egg, slightly beaten

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan.

Sift flour with baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese, onion, and dill weed. Mix well.

Combine milk and egg in a small bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir quickly just to moisten it.

Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn loaf onto a wire rack to cool completely, or serve warm.