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Meet your new favorite party trick: Cheddar Ranch Bread. It’s the love child of gooey, golden cheddar and the tangy, herb-packed goodness of ranch — all swaddled in soft warm homemade bread. It’s one of those recipes that makes people immediately happier the moment you set it down on the table. Plus, with a few smart swaps and portion-friendly habits, you can enjoy all the soulful comfort with less gut-sigh afterward. Welcome to indulgence with a conscience.

Why Cheddar Ranch Bread works

Texture Contrast: Crisp, cheesy goodness; soft, pillowy interior. The outside gets that irresistible crackle while the inside stays light and fluffy.
Flavor Harmony: Sharp cheddar plays perfectly with ranch’s tangy zip and the herbal brightness of dill and chives.
Shareability: It’s visually fun (pull-apart pieces!) and perfect for gatherings, game days, picnics, or a cheeky weeknight side.

Cheddar Ranch Bread

Yield: 12

Author: The Skinny Fork (Amanda Plott)

It’s the love child of gooey, golden cheddar and the tangy, herb-packed goodness of ranch — all swaddled in soft warm homemade bread.

Ingredients

1 1/3 C. Warm Water
3 Tbsp. Butter
3 3/4 C. Bread Flour
1/2 C. Shredded Cheddar
3 Tbsp. Sugar
1 Tbsp. Dry Ranch Mix
1 1/2 Tsp. Salt
1 1/2 Tsp. Active Dry Yeast

Instructions

Place the 1 1/3 C. Warm Water, 3 Tbsp. Butter, 3 3/4 C. Bread Flour, 1/2 C. Shredded Cheddar, 3 Tbsp. Sugar, 1 Tbsp. Dry Ranch Mix, 1 1/2 Tsp. Salt, and 1 1/2 Tsp. Active Dry Yeast into the basin of a bread machine in the order indicated by the manual.
Set the machine to 'dough' option and let it run.
Once done (about an hour and a half later), set your oven to 'warm' or 'bread proof' and lightly coat a 9x5" loaf pan with non-stick baking spray and transfer the dough to the pan.
Cover lightly with a tea towel and place the pan in the warmed oven to proof for about 30 minutes.
Once the dough has risen again, remove from the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
When the oven is preheated, remove the tea towel and place the pan into the oven to bake for 30-35 minutes or until browned on the top and the bread sounds hollow when you tap it.
Remove from the oven to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing the loaf from the pan to a wire rack to continue cooling. (Butter the top if desired.)
Once cooled off, slice and enjoy!

Recommended Products

Amazon Grocery, Enriched Bread Flour

Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dip Mix

Red Star Active Dry Yeast

Nutrition Facts

Calories

202

Fat (grams)

5 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

3 g

Carbs (grams)

32 g

Fiber (grams)

1 g

Net carbs

31 g

Sugar (grams)

3 g

Protein (grams)

6 g

Sodium (milligrams)

440 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

12 mg

Nutritional Claims: Sugar Conscious • Low Potassium • Kidney Friendly • Vegetarian • Pescatarian • Egg Free • Peanut Free • Tree Nut Free • Soy Free • Fish Free • Shellfish Free • Pork Free • Red Meat Free • Crustacean Free • Celery Free • Mustard Free • Sesame Free • Lupine Free • Mollusk Free • Alcohol Free • Kosher • B Healthy