Easy Herb Bread

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This Easy Herb Bread recipe delivers flavor in every bite with fresh parsley, chives, rosemary, and nutty Parmesan. No yeast or kneading involved! Enjoy it warm from the oven, or transform it into delicious homemade croutons for salads or soup!

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time1

Course: Breads and Muffins

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus 1-2 tablespoons to coat the loaf pan
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 large egg beaten
1 1/2 cups whole buttermilk
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray, then coat lightly with a small amount of all-purpose flour.
Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and Italian seasoning together in a bowl.
Whisk together the egg, buttermilk, olive oil, 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, parsley, chives, and rosemary until combined.
Fold the egg/buttermilk/cheese combination into the dry ingredients and stir until the dry ingredients are moistened, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the loaf pan for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the pan and serve warm.

Notes

SUBSTITUTIONS:

You can also use Asiago, Romano, or a combination.

TIP:

The key to a good texture for quick bread is to avoid over-mixing. The goal is to fold in the dry ingredients until they are moistened so the batter does not get overworked. Excessive mixing can make your bread tough or dense because the gluten in the flour has over-developed.

STORAGE:

Will last about two days stored in an airtight container or wrapped securely at room temperature. After that, refrigerate or freeze.

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