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Broccoli and Cheddar Loaf

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A soft, savory broccoli and cheddar loaf baked to golden perfection, filled with tender broccoli and melty cheese, and served with a flavorful parsley butter.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Australian-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups (525g) self-raising flour, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground bush tomato (or cumin/coriander)
  • 100g unsalted butter, chopped
  • 400ml milk
  • 100g cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 heads broccoli, cut into long florets
  • For parsley butter:
  • 250g salted butter, softened
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Grease a 23x14x9 cm loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, bush tomato (or spice), and salt.
  3. Rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Add milk and half the cheese, mixing into a sticky dough.
  5. Transfer to a floured surface and knead lightly until just combined.
  6. Divide into 8 portions, shape into balls, and place in the pan. Rest 15 minutes.
  7. Brush with milk, press broccoli into dough, and sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
  8. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  9. For parsley butter, whip butter until fluffy, then mix in garlic, parsley, lemon zest, and salt.
  10. Serve loaf warm or at room temperature with parsley butter.

Notes

  • Dough should be slightly sticky; add flour if too wet.
  • Frozen broccoli can be used if thawed and drained.
  • Swap cheddar with mozzarella, gouda, or feta.
  • Add herbs like thyme or chives for extra flavor.
  • Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.
  • Freeze slices for up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in oven or microwave before serving.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/broccoli-and-cheddar-loaf/