Olive Quick Bread With Cumin And Oregano

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder, plus
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can olives, sliced & drained
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f
• 2 coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan or a baking sheet with oil or nonstick spray.
• 3 combine flour, baking powder, salt, oregano, and cumin in a medium-sized mixing bowl. stir with a fork or whisk to distribute.
• 4 add beaten egg, milk, and oil. stir until moistened. stir in olives and nuts if using.
• 5 smooth dough into 9x5-inch loaf pan, or form dough into a ball shape, place on pan, and flatten into a round about 3 inches high and 8 or 9 inches in diameter. brush a little olive oil on the top if desired.
• 6 bake about 40 minutes, or until brown and knife inserted into the center comes out clean.