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Higher Protein Bread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Savory Higher Protein Bread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Joyfully Yours

This Higher Protein Bread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes offers a savory celebration of flavors with a boost of protein.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk or 2% milk or unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt or regular yogurt or blended cottage cheese
Flavor Additions
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes softened, drained, and chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced, or garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese or Asiago, Pecorino Romano, or nutritional yeast
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or provolone or fontina cheese
  • 3 stalks fresh rosemary or dried rosemary as a substitute

Equipment

  • 5x10-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 5x10-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the milk and Greek yogurt until smooth, then combine with the dry ingredients to form a sticky dough.
  4. In a small bowl, combine sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, and mozzarella.
  5. Fold the sun-dried tomato mixture into the dough.
  6. Transfer the dough to the loaf pan and level the top with a spatula.
  7. Insert rosemary into the center of the dough and brush the top with milk.
  8. Bake for approximately 50 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Allow bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, slice and serve with olive oil or a bowl of soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure Greek yogurt is smooth for even texture. Store in an airtight container for best freshness.

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