Cheddar Quick Bread

Prep Time:15 min
Total Time:1 hr
Makes:16 servings, 1 slice each

2 cups flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
1-1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter or margarine
2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese (mild or medium works just as well)
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten

PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Mix dry ingredients; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese. Add combined milk and egg; stir just until moistened.
SPOON into greased and floured 9x5-inch loaf pan.
BAKE 45 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into 16 slices to serve.