Description
This savory quick bread is easy to make and perfect for a snack, appetizer, or side dish. The combination of cheese, olives, and herbs creates a delicious and flavorful bread.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 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, drained)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, or non-stick cooking spray for greasing the loaf pan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with melted butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, olive oil, and eggs until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the shredded cheese, olives, and thyme (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of skim milk.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese and olives. Sun-dried tomatoes would also be a delicious addition.
- If you don’t have fresh thyme, dried thyme works well too. Just use about 1/3 of the amount called for in the recipe.
- The bread is best served fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheese bread, olive bread, quick bread, savory bread, appetizer, snack