Savory Quick Bread with Cheese and Olives
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¾ cup green or black pitted olives, sliced
- ½ cup ham or bacon, chopped small
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped small
- 1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese, grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
Prepare the wet ingredients:
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the vegetable oil and dry white wine.
Combine the wet and dry ingredients:
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Add the mix-ins:
Gently fold in the sliced olives, chopped ham or bacon, chopped red bell pepper, and grated cheddar cheese. Stir to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
Bake the bread:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the bread is golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and serve:
- Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve as a savory snack or accompaniment to meals.
- Enjoy your Savory Quick Bread with Cheese and Olives! This bread is rich, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.