Savory Quick Bread With Cheese And Olives 🧀🍞
Savory Quick Bread With Cheese And Olives is a deliciously simple recipe that brings together the rich flavors of cheese and olives, complemented by fresh herbs. Perfect for any occasion, this quick bread makes an ideal appetizer, snack, or side dish for soups and salads. It’s easy to prepare, requiring minimal effort while delivering maximum taste. Whether enjoyed warm from the oven or cold as a delightful addition to a picnic, this savory loaf is sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Snack/Appetizer/Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pitted olives (green, black, or a mix)
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper.
- In another bowl, combine milk, olive oil, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in shredded cheese, olives, and thyme if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg