Moist, Mediterranean-style loaf packed with tender broccoli and creamy feta, enriched with buttermilk for perfect texture.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - Steam or blanch broccoli florets for 2 to 3 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly, cool, and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs until combined, then stir in buttermilk and melted butter until fully incorporated.
05 - Add wet ingredient mixture to dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain tender crumb structure.
06 - Gently fold prepared broccoli and crumbled feta into the batter using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Transfer batter to prepared loaf pan and smooth the top surface for even baking.
08 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean with no wet batter.
09 - Allow loaf to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling before slicing.
