Description
Indulge in the ultimate Cheese and Olive Quick Bread – a soft, savory, and incredibly easy homemade loaf that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Bursting with the flavors of melted cheese and briny olives, this quick bread is the perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup pitted and chopped green olives
– 3/4 cup milk
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 large eggs
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
2. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. 3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped olives.
4. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, and eggs.
5. 5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. 6. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. 7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. 8. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding in some chopped sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers. This quick bread also freezes well, so you can bake a few loaves at a time and enjoy them later.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American