Broccoli and Feta Loaf (Printable)

A moist, savory Mediterranean loaf packed with tender broccoli florets and creamy feta cheese, enriched with buttermilk for nutritious snacking.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
03 - 1 cup buttermilk
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Dry Ingredients

05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Eggs

10 - 3 large eggs

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - Steam or blanch the broccoli florets for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Drain, cool, and pat dry.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the buttermilk and melted butter.
05 - Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in the chopped broccoli and crumbled feta until evenly distributed.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the kind of savory bread that makes you feel nourished and comforted at the same time
  • The crumbled feta creates these little pockets of creamy tanginess throughout every slice
  • You can prep it in under 20 minutes and let your oven do the rest of the work
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make your loaf tough and dense, so stop as soon as you no longer see dry flour
  • Make sure your broccoli is completely dry before adding it, or extra moisture will make the bread soggy
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the melted butter from solidifying when mixed with cold buttermilk
  • Let the loaf cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling and get clean, neat pieces
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