Broccoli and Feta Loaf (Print Page)

Moist savory loaf with tender broccoli and creamy feta, enriched with buttermilk for a nutritious bread.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
03 - 1 cup buttermilk
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Eggs

10 - 3 large eggs

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - Steam or blanch broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain thoroughly, cool, and pat dry.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then mix in buttermilk and melted butter.
05 - Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold chopped broccoli and crumbled feta into the batter.
07 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
08 - Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's a sneaky way to pack vegetables into bread that tastes indulgent rather than virtuous.
  • The buttermilk keeps everything remarkably moist, and it stays that way for days if you can resist eating it.
  • Made with pantry staples, so no hunting down obscure ingredients on a random Thursday.
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter is the fastest way to end up with a dense, tough loaf—stir just until the flour disappears.
  • The broccoli must be completely dry or it releases water and makes the crumb soggy and heavy.
03 -
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing—it may look done early, but cutting too soon tears the crumb apart.
  • Store wrapped at room temperature for three days, or freeze individual slices so you can toast one whenever the craving hits.
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