Black Walnut Peppery Cheese Bread

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup black walnuts, chopped
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (8 oz) reduced-fat plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
• 1 cup (4 oz) cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Directions
• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, oil, milk, and mustard. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese and onions.
• Transfer to a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.