Savory bread recipes

7 years ago

I was perusing the Cooking Forum and came upon a recipe for a savory Christmas Bread. Lots of cheese/vegetables/spices. No yeast.

I have never made one of these. Anyone care to share an easy tried and true recipe?

I have a new friend in my book club that tries to stay away from sweets. A savory bread as a choice might fill the bill for a gathering.

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LynnNM

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Here it is, Localeater:

Cauliflower Herb Bread

Makes one 8" x 8" pan of bread

Bake Time: 45-50 minutes

Ingredients:

1 bag frozen mashed cauliflower (approx. 1 pound)
6 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups almond flour (not almond meal)
1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese (not the powdered in the shaker can)
5 cloves garlic, minced (it's seriously not too much)
1 TBS baking powder (aluminum-free, if you have it)
5 TBS Smart Balance butter substitute ( or butter, or other butter substitute, your choice), melted
pinch of salt
2 TBS Italian dried mixed herbs, divided
2-3 teaspoons white sesame seeds

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350-degrees
Cook mashed cauliflower according to package directions (I cook it in my microwave); cool until easy to handle; squeeze liquid out of it, using a thin cotton dish towel, cotton napkin, or nut milk bag). Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together until combined, the egg yolks, almond flour, Parmesan, minced garlic, baking powder, melted Smart Balance and pinch of salt.
Stir in cauliflower and (only) 1 TBS of the Italian herbs.
In a separate bowl, preferably chilled, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold into batter until just combined.
Spoon batter into ungreased baking pan, smoothing top. Sprinkle with the reserved last tablespoon of Italian herbs and the white sesame seeds.
Bake in 350-degree oven for 45-50 minutes. I would check after 35-40 minutes, as my home is at 6,000 feet above sea level, and baking times at lower levels may differ. *Delicious warm or at room temp. Store in your refrigerator for several days, covered. Freezes well.

**Edited to add that this bread does NOT taste like cauliflower. I have always hated cauliflower (and Brussels sprouts-ugh!), and although I now use it in recipes mashed or riced, that recipe can never actually taste like cauliflower (LOL)!

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Comments (11)

Fun2BHere
7 years ago
https://www.bbc.com/food/recipes/cheese_pistachio_and_85849

I've made the quick bread/cake that I've linked and also used the same basic recipe and changed out the add-ins. As long as you don't use an ingredient that is too wet, you can pretty much choose anything. I don't know if this is the sort of thing you had in mind or if you were looking for more of a yeast bread.
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eld6161
Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks, Fun. NO yeast, as I mentioned.
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Bumblebeez SC Zone 7
7 years ago
My favorite is beer bread and it's easy to customize the additions. I like extra sharp cheddar, scallions, red peppers and artichokes. I'll try and post a recipe later. Everyone raves.
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l pinkmountain
7 years ago
The only one I have liked reliably has been jazzed up cornbread, with cheese, diced peppers (hot or not) and sundried tomatoes, corn nuggets, in any combination.
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4kids4us
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
If you are just looking for something savory with no yeast, but doesn’t have any “add-ins” Dh made this brown bread for St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday to bring to our neighbor’s who invited us for dinner. I’m not sure where the recipe originates, but got it from my SIL. It was delicious, though simple and despite the sugar, does not taste sweet.

BROWN BREAD

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 T. Granulated sugar

1 t. Baking soda

1 t. Salt

1 3/4 cup buttermilk

Mix dry ingredients thoroughly. Then add buttermilk. Turn into well greased loaf tin. Bake at once at 400 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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localeater
7 years ago
With the 'no yeast' restriction I would think you are looking for a savory quick bread. If you do a internet search for that you will find a bunch.

I don know you said you wanted tried and true too. I dont make any savory quick breads, but I do use store bought puff pastry, phyllo and/or pie dough to make quick savory appetizers or meals.

I make a lovely phyllo pie stuffed with pumpkin and leeks. I have used homemade or purchased pie dough to make many different roasted vegetable 'rustic tarts' or galettes. And one of my favorite appetizers involves puff pastry, pears and blue cheese. Puff pastry is also divine topped with thin roasted asparagus.
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carolb_w_fl_coastal_9/10
7 years ago
I make cornbread muffins with cheese, onions, peppers, etc. too, but the only other savory breads I make are yeasted: walnut and caramelized onion, Focaccia, garlic & herb knots, and herb/seed.

And then there's cheese biscuits, which could be made more like a soda bread, I guess...?
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LynnNM
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I make my own bread, as we try not to eat wheat, rice, or potatoes (starches).

* edited to add that I am not critciizing anyone for making or eating wheat flour bread! I love the stuff! I just can't eat it much anymore and had to find altenatives.

So far I've found a delicious herb bread I make using, of all things, mashed cauliflower, minced garlic, Italian herbs and white sesame seeds. I make this one in an 8"x8" baking dish. So good, that I love serving it with dinner a couple of times a week as a side dish of sorts.

I've just found another delicious bread made with flaxseed meal. I made it for the first time this past Sunday. This one bakes in a loaf pan. Very moist and more bland, as most breads are. This morning I had it toasted and topped with lemon curd. It's very good, slices well, and so I'm going to experiment adding other things to the recipe (raisins, or herbs, or caraway seeds perhaps) next batch.

My final go-to recipe uses almond flour and coconut flour. Also baked in a loaf pan. I use this one for making sandwiches, which I've missed so much since we cut "regular" breads out of our diet.

I'm enjoying reading all of the recipes here, as I'm always looking for inspiration for my own adapted recipes! They sound delicious!
localeater
7 years ago
Lynn - Will you please share your recipe for Cauliflower Herb Bread?
localeater
7 years ago
thanks Lynn