Savory Cheese & Olive Quick Bread Recipe – Easy No-Yeast Loaf with Cheddar & Olives
This Savory Cheese & Olive Quick Bread is a rustic, flavor-packed loaf that’s perfect for brunch, snacking, or serving alongside soups and salads. Made with sharp cheddar, briny olives, and aromatic herbs, it’s a no-yeast, no-fuss recipe that comes together in under an hour. The crumb is moist and tender, with pockets of melted cheese and bursts of olive in every bite. Ideal for entertaining or meal prep, this quick bread is a savory twist on classic comfort baking—easy to make and impossible to resist.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (2)
- Whisk and spatula
- Loaf pan (8x4 or 9x5 inch)
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1½ cups sharp cheddar, Gruyère, or feta (freshly grated or crumbled)
- ¾ cup chopped olives (green or black, pitted)
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk, yogurt, or white wine
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Optional: ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, bacon bits, diced bell peppers
- Optional herbs: 1 tbsp chopped rosemary, thyme, or oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a loaf pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Whisk wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk (or yogurt/wine), and olive oil.
- Combine: Pour wet into dry and stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- Fold in cheese and olives: Add grated cheese and chopped olives (plus any extras).
- Transfer to pan: Pour batter into loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack. Slice only when fully cooled.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melt and flavor.
- Toss olives in flour before mixing to prevent sinking.
- For mini loaves or muffins, reduce bake time to 20–30 minutes.
- Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Reheat by toasting—avoid microwaving to preserve texture.