Olive - Cheese Quick Bread |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Very pretty presentation! Loaded with salty green olives in a savory cheesy bread, this really hits the spot along-side a thick soup on a cold winter's evening. Try it with Potato & Ham Soup OR Clam Chowder. Enjoy the colors when you cut the slices! Ingredients:
2 cups flour |
3 teaspoons sugar |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
1 egg, room temp |
3/4 cup milk (or buttermilk or water) |
1/4 cup oil |
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion (optional) |
35 stuffed green olives |
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil |
Directions:
1. Grease a loaf pan; set aside. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients and the cheese; set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, lightly beat egg; stir in milk and oil, mixing well.
4. Add onion to the egg-milk, mix; then stir into flour mixture-do not over-mix, just get things moist.
5. Spoon half of batter into prepared pan. Arrange 28 olives on their sides, 4 rows of 7 olives each.
6. Spoon remaining batter over the olives, smoothing the top with the back of the spoon.
7. Place remaining 7 olives evenly spaced down the center of the top of the loaf.
8. Brush with olive oil (or spray).
9. Bake 35-45 minutes until wooden pick comes out clean.
10. Let stand 10 minutes-this is really important or the loaf will sort of fall apart when you cut it :-(.
11. VARIATIONS: Use a different type of cheese for a whole different flavor. How about a different kind of olive? Mmmmm - .
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