BACON OLIVE BREAD - NO YEAST

Bacon Olive Bread - No Yeast image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 2/3 c all purpose flour
2 3/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
4 large eggs,room temperature
1/2 c whole milk
6 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp ham, finely chopped
1 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped cooked bacon
1 1/2 c coarsely grated cheddar cheese
2/3 c pitted black olives, sliced into rings. or chopped

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 400^. Spray an 8x5-inch loaf pan. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl whisk the first 3 ingredients together and make a well in the center.Set aside. --- In another small bowl lightly beat the eggs, then whisk in the milk,and olive oil . Pour egg mixture into the well of the dry ingredients, and stir gently to blend.
3. Fold in the cheese, ham,bacon and olives. Pour into prepared pan and bake in oven for 10 minutes. --- Reduce the oven temperature to 375^ and continue to bake the loaf for 35 minutes, until it's puffed and golden brown, or a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let it rest for 5 minutes, then remove from pan. Let cool at least 10 minutes, Serve with butter or olive oil and balsamic vinegar.