Walnut Rosemary Bread

When I think of giving home-baked goodies as Christmas gifts, I tend to always think of sweets first. But this year, I’m trying to include some savory options as well.

This Walnut Rosemary Bread would make a beautiful gift. The bread bakes up tender and full of flavor, with a gorgeous golden brown crust. I think it would make a wonderful accompaniment to a jar of homemade soup mix.

Walnut Rosemary Bread

• 4 eggs
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 6 T. olive oil
• 1 3/4 c. flour
• 2 t. fresh rosemary or 1/2 t. dried rosemary
• 1 t. baking powder
• 1 t. salt
• 1/2 t. baking soda
• 1 c. chopped walnuts

1. Whisk eggs in a small bowl. Stir in sour cream and olive oil.

2. In a large bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Pour in the wet ingredients and stir just until well combined.

3. Pour into a greased loaf pan and bake at 375 degrees for 45 – 60 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then finish cooling on a wire rack.