Quick Cheddar Bread

3 3/4 c Unbleached flour

5 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Salt

1/3 c Butter

2 1/2 c Cheddar; sharp

1 1/2 c Milk

2 ea Eggs; lg, slightly beaten

Combine the dry ingredients, then cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then add the cheddar cheese. Combine the milk and eggs then add the mixture to the cheddar mixture. Stir until just moistened, then spoon into a greased 9 X 5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 375 degrees F. hour. Remove from the pan immediately and let cool on a wire rack.