# Components:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Vegetables
04 - 2 to 3 fresh jalapeños, finely diced, seeds removed for milder taste
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
07 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1 teaspoon salt
09 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
10 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
→ Other
11 - 2 large eggs
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, and melted butter until thoroughly blended.
04 - Stir wet mixture into dry ingredients just until no streaks remain, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Gently fold in shredded cheddar and diced jalapeños until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
06 - Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
08 - Cool loaf in pan for 10 minutes, then move to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
