Clamdiggers Loaf

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Dive into coastal-inspired comfort with this Clamdiggers Loaf, a savory bread recipe infused with the briny sweetness of canned clams and the freshness of parsley and green onions. Perfect for seafood lovers, this moist and flavorful loaf features a tender crumb enhanced by hints of garlic, black pepper, and a touch of melted butter for richness. With minimal prep and just an hour of baking time, it’s the ultimate accompaniment to creamy chowders, hearty seafood stews, or a simple schmear of butter. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this easy homemade bread brings the taste of the seaside straight to your table.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 6.5-ounce cans canned chopped clams (with juice)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined.

3. Drain the canned clams, reserving the clam juice in a small bowl. Set both the clams and the juice aside.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, egg, and the reserved clam juice. Ensure the mixture is smooth and well combined.

5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing as it may result in a dense loaf.

6. Gently fold in the chopped clams, parsley, green onions, garlic powder, and ground black pepper until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

8. Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. This flavorful loaf pairs beautifully with chowders, seafood dishes, or a dab of softened butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (125.9g)

Calories		276
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		7.8 g	10%
	Saturated Fat	4.4 g	22%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		51 mg	17%
Sodium		678 mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate		39.7 g	14%
	Dietary Fiber	1.4 g	5%
	Total Sugars	2.5 g
Protein		10.6 g	21%
Vitamin D		0.4 mcg	2%
Calcium		42 mg	3%
Iron		3.3 mg	18%
Potassium		140 mg	3%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 565 cal (26.0%%)

Protein: 339 cal (15.6%%)

Carbs: 1267 cal (58.4%%)