RAISIN RICOTTA BREAD WITH CHIVE BUTTER

Raisin Ricotta Bread with Chive Butter image

With golden raisins and ricotta cheese, this loaf is distinctive. Don't skip the accompanying herb butter - it's the crowning touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 mini loaf (6 slices) and 1/4 cup butter.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup coarsely chopped golden raisins
1 egg
1/3 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted sunflower kernels, toasted, divided
CHIVE BUTTER:
1/4 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons minced chives

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the raisins. In a large bowl, whisk the egg, ricotta cheese, oil, cream and honey. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened; fold in 1/4 cup sunflower seeds. , Transfer to a greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan (pan will be full). Sprinkle with remaining sunflower seeds. , Bake at 350° for 38-42 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., Meanwhile, combine butter and chives. Serve with warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.