Description
Jamie Oliver’s bread with yogurt recipe combines simple ingredients for a rustic, homemade loaf that brings Mediterranean warmth to home kitchens. Bakers can easily craft this delightful bread with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- 3 containers (6 oz/170 g) vanilla-flavored yogurt (Yoplait®)
- 1 cup (200 g) white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl, ensuring uniform distribution of leavening agents.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Whisk yogurt, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until achieving a silky, homogeneous mixture.
- Batter Integration: Delicately fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing gently to preserve a light consistency and eliminate flour streaks.
- Pan Filling: Gently pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the surface and tapping to eliminate potential air pockets.
- Baking Process: Position pan in oven center and bake for 40-45 minutes, rotating midway to guarantee even golden coloration.
- Doneness Verification: Pierce the center with a toothpick; if it emerges clean, the bread is thoroughly baked and ready for removal.
- Cooling Stage: Rest bread in pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Optimize Yogurt Selection: Choose full-fat plain yogurt for a richer, more tender bread texture that adds moisture and subtle tanginess.
- Prevent Overmixing: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients using minimal strokes to maintain a soft, delicate crumb structure.
- Check Oven Accuracy: Use an oven thermometer to verify precise temperature, as slight variations can significantly impact bread’s final rise and texture.
- Cooling Technique: Let bread rest in pan briefly before transferring to wire rack, allowing structural stabilization and preventing potential crumbling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg