Savory Bread with Herbs (Printable Version)

Soft loaf featuring herbs, cheese, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes, great for snacking or sides.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g)

02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder

03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

05 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

06 - 3 large eggs

07 - 1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)

08 - 1/3 cup olive oil (80 ml)

09 - 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (100 g)

10 - 1/2 cup pitted black olives, chopped (80 g)

11 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (50 g)

12 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped (15 g)

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely sliced

14 - 1 garlic clove, minced

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper.

03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then whisk in the milk and olive oil until smooth.

04 - Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture just until combined, taking care to avoid overmixing.

05 - Gently stir in cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, chives, and garlic until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

06 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface evenly.

07 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the crust is golden brown.

08 - Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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It's like sharing a warm hug disguised as bread, full of savory surprises in every bite
This loaf became my favorite because it's effortless yet impressively flavorful every single time

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Never overmix the batter; it keeps the bread tender and soft
Adding fresh herbs last preserves their bright flavors and aroma that make this loaf sing

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