Clamdiggers Loaf

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 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.

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 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.

Step 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

Serving size	(1016.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2174.4

Total Fat 64.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 441.1mg	0%
Sodium 5612.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 311.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 19.9g
Protein 83.8g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 357.1mg	0%
Iron 29.3mg	0%
Potassium 1215.3mg	0%

*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: 26.8%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 57.6%