Description
A fast and flavorful savory quick bread packed with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil, delivering a soft, aromatic loaf without yeast or long prep time.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix the olive oil, egg, and milk until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the diced tomatoes and chopped basil.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Drain or deseed tomatoes if they are very juicy to avoid excess moisture.
Dried basil (1 tbsp) can be used if fresh is unavailable.
Add cheese, olives, or garlic for extra flavor variations.
Slices can be toasted or reheated for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
