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Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Savory Loaf

A moist, savory quick bread packed with Mediterranean flavors like sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and salty cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Wet Ingredients
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup olive oil
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, chopped
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese crumbled (or parmesan)

Equipment

  • Loaf pan (9x5)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/line a loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, and olive oil.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until barely combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and cheese gently. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour batter into the loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly while baking, tent loosely with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes.