Separate the
broccoli into large bunches. Drop into boiling salted water, wait until the water returns to the boil, then remove and immerse in
ice water to stop the
cooking. Drain on paper towel. Grease a 8 x 25 cm (3 1/2 x 10") loaf pan with the
butter or
oil. Preheat the oven to 210°C. Fill the loaf pan two-thirds full, then stick in the
broccoli bouquets very close together, heads up. Cover with the remaining batter.
Place the pan in the oven; reduce the temperature to 180°C and bake for 45 minutes. To check for doneness, insert a knife blade into the loaf; it should come out clean. Unmould while still hot, and serve the loaf
warm preferably.