Description
A delightful and easy-to-make quick bread filled with creamy cheese and briny olives, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or gouda)
- 1/2 cup pitted and chopped olives (green or black)
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs (rosemary or thyme)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
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 a separate bowl, combine the eggs and buttermilk, then stir in the cheese and olives.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Let the bread cool before slicing to maintain its structure. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: bread, quick bread, savory bread, cheese bread, olive bread