Low Sodium Savory Bacon Bread
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Low Sodium Savory Bacon Bread, a delightful twist on classic savory breads that's perfect for those looking to reduce their sodium intake without sacrificing taste. Packed with crispy unsalted bacon, fragrant garlic powder, and fresh chives, this moist and flavorful bread combines the richness of buttermilk and buttery goodness for a satisfying treat. Crafted in just under an hour, this easy-to-follow recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a hearty loaf that’s perfect for brunch, snack time, or pairing with soups and salads. Whether served warm or at room temperature, each bite bursts with gourmet goodness, making it a crowd-pleasing addition to any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 6 slices unsalted bacon
- 1.5 cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup fresh chives
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with a little bit of unsalted butter or use baking spray.
Cook the unsalted bacon slices in a frying pan over medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, let them drain on paper towels and crumble into small pieces. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper.
In another bowl, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Add in the eggs, buttermilk, and reserved bacon fat; mix well to combine.
Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix as it will make the bread tough.
Fold in the crumbled bacon pieces and chopped fresh chives until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve slices warm or at room temperature, enjoying the rich bacon flavor in each bite.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.3 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 1465 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.9 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.2 g | ||
| Protein | 97.8 g | 196% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.8 mcg | 34% | |
| Calcium | 619 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 21.2 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 1738 mg | 37% | |
*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.
