Yogurt Herb Quick Bread

I am very intimidated by yeast breads and do not ever make them. Someday I hope to take a class and learn how. In the meantime I only make quick breads. This, until now, has limited me to baking breads that are sweet; such as zucchini bread or pumpkin bread. So when I cam across this recipe for a savory quick bread I was eager to try it. The verdict? Easy to make, healthy and delicious to eat!
Yogurt Herb Quick Bread

1c. unbleached white flour
1c. whole wheat flour
1ts. baking powder
1/2ts. baking soda
1/2ts. salt
1/4c. butter, melted
2 large eggs, beaten
1c. plain yogurt
1/2c. honey
1ts. Italian seasoning
1/2ts. dried oregano
1/2ts. dried thyme

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift the flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. In another bowl beat the eggs, cooled butter, yogurt, and honey until frothy; add the herbs and beat again. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; pour the liquid mixture into the well and stir with a wooden spoon until thoroughly blended. Pour into a lightly greased bread pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
Yield: 1 loaf


I adapted this recipe from one I found in The Stonyfield Farm Yogurt Cookbook. The original recipe called for 1ts. dried dill, 1/2ts. dried oregano, 1/2ts. dried thyme, 1/2ts. dried basil and 1/2ts. dried tarragon. I modified the recipe to used herbs I had on hand. While I say this is a savory bread it is still very sweet because of the 1/2c. of honey. Next time I will try only adding 1/4 cup.

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13 comments:

  1. Yummy...your pics have my mouth watering!!!

    Enjoy!!!
    XOXO
    Cathy

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  2. That looks really good. Does your recipe have a calorie count per slice?

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  3. Sounds wonderful. Your bread looks so moist.

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  4. No yeast to "proof"? Yay! I'm already there. The texture reminds me of sour dough that I used to make from a starter. Just looking at the photos, I know the bread is delicious. I just need to get a few ingredients, and I'll have bread with my tea.

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  5. What a yummy looking recipe for all of my yogurt. Hey, maybe we should swap. I'll provide the yogurt, you provide the bread. Ha ha ha!

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  6. This looks perfectly delicious as do those two little ones in your side bar. Have a wonderful Foodie Friday.

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  7. Looks great - not the typical quick bread, but I'm intrigued. Will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe!!

    :)
    ButterYum

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  8. PS - I just made the connection that Grant is your son. Love his new blog. Can't wait to see what he does with it.

    :)
    ButterYum

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  9. speaking of yogurt I have discovered greek yogurt and the taste is so much better!!!! I could never eat just plain yogurt before (it had to be flavored) but this OIKOS plain organic greek yogurt I can dunk a chip in it and eat it plain as good as sour cream but healthier

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  10. That sounds yummy - I might could even handle that one! Meghan is going back to school Monday and that means cereal and toast for me - for supper! She is the designated cook around here - sad, but true. We do love bread and dipping oil though, so I may surprise her with this treat when she comes home next weekend!

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