Broccoli and Feta Loaf (Printable)

Moist Mediterranean-style loaf combining tender broccoli with creamy feta, enriched with buttermilk for a nutritious bread.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1.5 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
03 - 1 cup buttermilk
04 - 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
09 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

→ Eggs

10 - 3 large eggs

# How To Make:

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 tender. Drain thoroughly, cool, and pat dry.
03 - In a large mixing 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 until combined.
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 until evenly distributed.
07 - Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top surface.
08 - Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
09 - Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's the kind of bread that bridges the gap between savory and comforting, turning a humble vegetable into something you'll actually crave.
  • One loaf feeds a small crowd or provides you with days of satisfying snacks that don't feel guilty.
  • The buttermilk keeps everything moist and tender, and the feta adds just enough tang to make each slice feel special.
02 -
  • Dry your broccoli thoroughly after cooking—any excess water will make the loaf dense and heavy, and you'll taste that dampness in every slice.
  • Don't skip the cooling time; I learned the hard way that cutting into a warm loaf leads to frustration and crumbly disappointment, so let it rest on that wire rack.
03 -
  • The secret to even cooking is using a loaf pan with dark sides rather than glass or shiny metal, which can cause the edges to overbake before the center is done.
  • Room-temperature ingredients mix together more smoothly and create a more uniform batter, so let your eggs and buttermilk sit out for 15 minutes before starting if you remember.
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