Cheesy Gruyere and Scallion Bread

 

4 T. unsalted butter, melted and cooled

2.5 cups (325 g) all purpose flour

1.5 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. fine sea salt

½ tsp. baking soda

3 T. scallions, thinly sliced

1 T. minced chives

2 cups (198 g) grated Gruyere cheese

2 large eggs

1 cup (240 mL) buttermilk

 

Heat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, scallions, chives, and 1.75 cups of the gruyere. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and fold together to combine. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it in an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining gruyere over the top of the loaf. Place in the oven and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan, then remove the loaf to a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before cutting and serving.