Olive Mint Quick Bread Recipe

Name: Olive Mint Quick Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups firmly packed drained Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives.; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons double-acting baking powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 2 large eggs; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup grated onion; 2/3 cup milk

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups firmly packed drained Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives.
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons double-acting baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
2 large eggs
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated onion
2/3 cup milk

1
Crush the olives lightly with the flat side of a large knife on a cutting board and discard the pits.
2
Drain the olives on paper towels and chop them.
3
In a large bowl stir together the flour, the baking powder, the sugar, the salt, and the mint, add the olives, and toss the mixture well.
4
In a small bowl whisk together the eggs, the oil, the onion, and the milk and add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until the batter is just combined.
5
Transfer the batter to a greased loaf pan, 8 by 4 by 2 1/2 inches, and bake the bread in the middle of a preheated 350F.
6
oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
7
Turn the bread out onto a rack and let it cool.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups firmly packed drained Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives., 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons double-acting baking powder, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Olive Mint Quick Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Olive Mint Quick Bread

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