SUN-DRIED TOMATO PROVOLONE BREAD

Sun-Dried Tomato Provolone Bread image

This savory quick bread, which was passed down from my mother, is packed with great flavors. It not only goes well will soups and chowders, but makes a delicious accompaniment to beef and chicken entrees. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 mini loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 large eggs
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Drain tomatoes, reserving 2 tablespoons oil. Chop tomatoes and set aside., In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, basil, salt, baking soda and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk eggs, buttermilk, oil and reserved sun-dried tomato oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cheese, parsley and sun-dried tomatoes., Transfer to three greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.