Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup pitted olives (green or black)
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- In another bowl, combine milk, olive oil, and eggs until well mixed.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently to combine without overmixing.
- Fold in shredded cheese, olives, and thyme if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg