Parmesan Herb Loaf

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

1 loaf (8 servings)

Updated: Sep. 25, 2022
This moist loaf is one of my very best quick bread recipes. I like to serve slices accompanied by individual ramekins filled with extra virgin olive oil infused with herbs for dipping. —Dianne Culley, Nesbit, Mississippi
Parmesan Herb Loaf Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons 2% milk
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, sugar, onion, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the sour cream, milk and butter. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1 minute. Shape into a round loaf; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. With kitchen scissors, cut a 1/4-in.-deep cross in top of loaf. Brush with egg white. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and Italian seasoning.
  3. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 123 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 217mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.