Quick Basil Bread

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Quick Basil Bread

Yep, this fantastic Basil Quick Bread requires no kneading! That means all you have to do is mix, pour and bake – Ta-Da! This bread goes great with our Can-Thai Salad. Just scoop some on top of a fresh slice!

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour (750 mL)
  • 3 Tbsp sugar (45 mL)
  • 2 tsp baking powder (10 mL)
  • 2 tsp dry mustard (10 mL)
  • 1 tsp salt (5 mL)
  • 3 Tbsp finely chopped basil (45 mL)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (375 mL)
  • 1/3 cup canola oil (75 mL)

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, dry mustard, salt and basil leaves.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and canola oil. Stir liquid ingredients into dry ingredients, just until all ingredients are moistened. Pour batter into greased and floured 9 x 5-inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf pan.
  3. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 60 minutes or until done and a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 15 minutes. Remove from pan, place loaf on wire rack and cool completely.

Nutritional Analysis

Per serving
Calories 219
Total Fat 8.3 g
Saturated Fat 1.2 g
Cholesterol 50 mg
Sodium 413 mg
Carbohydrates 29.4 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 5.1 g
Protein 6.7 g
Potassium 99 mg

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