Description
Asiago & sun-dried tomato quick bread delivers savory Mediterranean flavors in a rustic, cheesy loaf. Packed with robust herbs and tangy cheese, this hearty bread invites you to savor each rustic, aromatic slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 and ½ cups (190g) shredded asiago cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cold buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
Flavor Enhancers:
- ⅓ cup (50g) chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- ¼ cup (6g) chopped fresh basil or parsley
- 5 tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar
Seasonings and Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a moderate temperature, preparing a standard loaf pan with a light coating of grease to prevent sticking.
- Whisk the liquid ingredients thoroughly until they are smoothly integrated, creating a uniform mixture.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of spices and leavening agents.
- Incorporate cold butter into the dry mixture, using a cutting motion to create a texture resembling coarse cornmeal.
- Gently fold the asiago cheese and sun-dried tomatoes into the crumbly base, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour the buttermilk blend into the dry ingredients, stirring carefully to form a dense, textured batter with visible cheese and tomato pieces.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface slightly and optionally garnishing with additional cheese or cracked pepper.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake until the bread achieves a golden-brown exterior and passes the toothpick test, protecting the surface with foil if it browns too quickly.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for a short period, then transfer to a cooling rack to stabilize its structure before slicing.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by having all ingredients measured and ready before mixing to avoid last-minute kitchen chaos.
- Cheese and tomatoes create flavor bombs that transform ordinary bread into a mouthwatering sensation with each slice.
- Store wrapped tightly in plastic wrap or sealed container at room temperature for 2-3 days, ensuring maximum freshness and flavor retention.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 279
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 594mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg