Description
This Easy Herb Bread is packed with fresh parsley, chives, and rosemary, plus a touch of Parmesan for a rich, savory flavor. With no yeast or kneading required, this quick bread is perfect for any meal! Serve it warm from the oven with butter or transform it into homemade croutons for salads and soups.
Ingredients
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- Cooking spray
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (+1-2 tbsp for coating the loaf pan)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups whole buttermilk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray and dust lightly with flour.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, olive oil, 2/3 cup Parmesan, parsley, chives, and rosemary.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing and serving warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or swap Parmesan for Asiago.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, use 1 1/2 cups milk mixed with 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar.
- Great for making homemade croutons—just cube and toast the leftovers!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 590
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg