Cheese and Olive Quick Bread Recipe
This Cheese and Olive Quick Bread Recipe is soft, cheesy and full of flavor. It is quick and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- Optional: 1 teaspoon dried herbs oregano or thyme
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and black pepper.
Add Cheese and Olives
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and sliced black olives. Mix until evenly distributed.
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk milk, olive oil and eggs until smooth and fully combined.
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until just combined.
Add Herbs (Optional)
- If using dried herbs, fold them into the batter for extra flavor.
Transfer to Loaf Pan
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the Bread
- Bake in preheated oven for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool the Bread
- Remove bread from oven and let it cool in pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack.
Slice and Serve
- Slice bread into pieces. Serve warm or at room temperature as a snack or side dish.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for stronger flavor.
- Fold ingredients gently to avoid dense bread.
- Slice olives thinly to distribute flavor evenly.
- Add herbs for extra aroma and taste.
- Serve fresh for best texture and flavor.