ITALIAN BREAD I

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This loaf is easy to prepare for the newcomer to bread-making. There is no yeast, and the bread is very dense. Great as a side to pasta and salad.

Provided by Shelley Ross

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped green onions
1 egg
1 ½ cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove crushed garlic

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan.
  • Whisk together the oil, egg, and buttermilk in a small bowl.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, salt, and dried herbs. Stir in cheese and onions. Pour buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture, and stir to combine. Add garlic and tomatoes until evenly distributed. Spread batter into prepared pan. Smooth top, and tap pan on counter to remove bubbles.
  • Bake for 60 to 65 minutes, until golden. Cool loaf on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 28.8 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 317.1 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

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