HERBED-TOMATO CHEESE BREAD

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This rustic-looking loaf is so versatile. Thick slices are great with Sunday breakfast omelets, a salad lunch, a pasta dinner...or even as an appetizer for guests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon each dried basil, thyme and rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 egg
1-1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cheeses, baking powder, baking soda and seasonings. In another bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, oil and tomato paste. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.