Description
This Cheese, Herb & Garlic Quick Bread is a delightful no-yeast recipe that brings together the richness of cheese and the freshness of herbs and garlic. Perfect for a quick snack or side dish, it’s easy to make and incredibly flavorful.
Ingredients
7 oz / 200g block of cheese (cheddar or tasty)
cut into 3mm / 0.1″ thick slices
different widths for random ribbons throughout! (Note 1)
2 tbsp fresh rosemary
finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves
finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 garlic cloves
crushed using garlic press or finely grated
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (halve for fine table salt)
2 1/4 cups plain flour (all-purpose flour)
1 tsp baking soda (bi-carbonate soda)
sub 3 1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (halve for table salt)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
Greek or regular (full fat
unsweetened)
3/4 cup milk
full fat best
low fat ok
2 large eggs (~50-55g/2oz each)
3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter
melted
2 tbsp olive oil
2 small garlic cloves
crushed with garlic crusher or grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the plain flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, eggs, melted butter, and olive oil until well combined.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients while stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the cheese slices and the herb and garlic mixture until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and herbs to tailor the flavor to your liking. For a spicier kick, add some chili flakes to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Cheese, Herb & Garlic Quick Bread, No Yeast, Quick Bread, Easy Bread Recipe, Savory Bread