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Delicious Savory Cheese and Olive Quick Bread Recipe

Delicious Savory Cheese and Olive Quick Bread Recipe
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A flavorful and easy-to-make savory quick bread loaded with cheese, olives, and herbs. This delicious bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side for soups and salads.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder 🥄
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ⚫
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional 🌶️

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole milk 🥛
  • 1/4 cup olive oil 🫒
  • 2 large eggs 🥚

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix 🧀
  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with melted butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, olive oil, and eggs until well combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Stir in Cheese and Olives: Mix in the shredded cheese, olives, and thyme (if using) until evenly distributed.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spread it evenly, and bake for 45-50 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can customize this bread by adding your favorite herbs or spices.
  • This bread is best served warm with a spread of butter or cream cheese.

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Keywords: savory bread, cheese and olive bread, quick bread recipe

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