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Cheese, Herb & Garlic Quick Bread

A delightful fusion of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. This no-yeast bread is incredibly moist and savory.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams cheese Sliced into approximately 3 millimeters thick pieces.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary Finely chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves Finely chopped.
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cloves garlic Crushed or finely grated.
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cooking salt or kosher salt Use half the amount if using fine table salt.
  • 2¼ cups plain flour All-purpose flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Or substitute with 3½ teaspoons of baking powder.
  • ¾ teaspoon cooking salt or kosher salt Adjust as per preference.
  • ½ cup plain yogurt Greek or regular, full-fat and unsweetened.
  • ¾ cup full-fat milk Low-fat may be substituted.
  • 2 large eggs Approximately 50–55 grams each.
  • 50 grams unsalted butter Melted.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Used in combination with melted butter.
  • 2 small garlic cloves Crushed or grated.

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan with butter or oil spray, then line it with baking paper.
  2. Combine rosemary, parsley, oregano, thyme, garlic, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl until thick.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk yogurt, milk, eggs, melted butter, olive oil, and garlic until smooth.
  5. Create a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
  6. Pour one-third of the batter into the loaf pan, dollop one-third of the herb mixture, and swirl.
  7. Insert one-third of the cheese slices into the batter.
  8. Repeat layering process two more times before placing in the oven.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes, cover with foil, and bake another 20 minutes for a total of 50 minutes.
  10. Allow cooling slightly before slicing and enjoy warm with butter if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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