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Cheese, Garlic and Herb Quick Bread Recipe

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This Cheese, Garlic and Herb Quick Bread is a flavorful no-yeast loaf combining sharp cheese with fresh rosemary, parsley, and savory garlic herbs. It’s a moist, aromatic bread perfect for dipping or serving alongside soups and salads, baked quickly using baking soda for leavening.

Ingredients

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Herb and Garlic Swirl

  • 7 oz (200g) block of cheese, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 small garlic cloves, crushed or grated
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt, halve for table salt)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (approx. 280g) plain flour (all-purpose flour)
  • 1 tsp baking soda (bi-carbonate soda; can substitute 3 1/2 tsp baking powder)
  • 3/4 tsp cooking salt (kosher salt, halve for table salt)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (120g) plain yogurt, Greek or regular, full fat, unsweetened
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) milk, full fat preferred, low fat okay
  • 2 large eggs (approximately 50-55g / 2oz each)
  • 3 1/2 tbsp (50g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 small garlic cloves, crushed or grated

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), suitable for both fan and standard ovens to ensure even baking.
  2. Prepare Loaf Tin: Lightly grease a 21 x 11 x 7 cm (8.3 x 4.5 x 2.75 inch) loaf pan with butter or oil spray. Line the tin with baking paper (parchment) to ensure easy removal after baking.
  3. Make Herb and Garlic Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the cheese sliced, fresh herbs (rosemary, parsley), dried oregano and thyme, crushed garlic, olive oil, and 1/2 tsp cooking salt. Mix until you get a thick, dollop-able consistency.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking soda, and 3/4 tsp cooking salt evenly.
  5. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, eggs, melted unsalted butter, olive oil, and crushed garlic until smooth and combined.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry: Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour in the wet mixture. Gently mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter, which could make the bread dense.
  7. Layer Batter and Swirl: Pour one-third of the batter into the prepared loaf tin. Dollop one-third of the herb and garlic mixture across the top. Using a knife, swirl the herbs through the batter up and down and fold slightly to create layers. Add one-third of the cheese slices randomly, some pushed fully into the batter and some poking out.
  8. Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering and swirling process two more times until all batter, herbs, and cheese are used. Don’t worry if herb mixture or cheese sticks out on the surface; this will create a beautiful golden crust.
  9. Bake the Bread: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the top turns golden. Remove the bread from the oven and cover loosely with foil. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes (total approx. 50 minutes). Check doneness by inserting a skewer in the center; it should come out clean.
  10. Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the loaf tin for 5 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack and let cool for at least another 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature; optional butter on slices is a delicious addition.

Notes

  • Use kosher or cooking salt as called for, but reduce salt if using fine table salt to avoid oversalting.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter once wet and dry ingredients are combined for a tender crumb.
  • Line the loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slicing.
  • This bread is best eaten fresh but can be wrapped and stored at room temperature for 1-2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Substitute baking powder if baking soda is unavailable at a ratio of 3 1/2 tsp baking powder for 1 tsp baking soda.

Keywords: quick bread, no yeast bread, garlic bread, herb bread, cheese bread, savory bread

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