GARLIC AND HERB BUTTER QUICK BREAD

PREP TIME: 15 MINS | COOK TIME: 25 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 40 MINS | SERVINGS: 9

If you are looking for a great alternative to traditional garlic bread, then you have to try this garlic and herb butter quick bread soon. It is made with only simple pantry ingredients and ready in under forty minutes. The pillowy centre of this bread is simply amazing and paired perfectly with a buttery garlic crust. This might not be the healthiest, but this is fantastic, very savoury, and no doubt a tasty indulgent treat.

This quick bread is a must if you love garlic bread. It does not only tastes great but also smells amazing. This combo will surely make you want to dig straight in!

INGREDIENTS :

• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 110 grams unsalted butter
• 320 grams plain flour
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 415 ml buttermilk
• 1 tsp salt

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Start by greasing a 20cm baking tin.

Step 2: In a bowl, place the butter and melt in the microwave. Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and 1 tsp of dried parsley to the bowl. Stir well until blended.

Step 3: Into the baking dish, pour the butter.

Step 4: Into a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and the rest of the dried parsley. Whisk in the buttermilk until you have a thick batter.

Step 5: In the baking dish, put the batter. Score the bread using a knife to make 9 pieces.

Step 6: Place in a preheated 220 degrees C oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until the bread is golden on top and has risen.

Step 7: Remove from the oven when done and allow the bread to slightly cool before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8: Serve this garlic and herb butter quick bread either warm or cold. Enjoy!

NUTRITION FACTS:

Calories: 253kcal, Carbohydrates: 31g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 311mg, Potassium: 324mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 380IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 159mg, Iron: 1.9mg