Description
A delightful and easy-to-make quick bread, filled with sharp cheddar cheese and briny olives, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk or buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green olives
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and olive oil until smooth.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese, chopped olives, and fresh herbs.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy warm!
Notes
For added flavor, try substituting different cheeses or adding herbs to your mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: quick bread, cheese bread, baking, savory bread, family recipe