Olive Quick Bread With Cumin And Oregano - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F
Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan or a baking sheet with oil or nonstick spray.
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, oregano, and cumin in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir with a fork or whisk to distribute.
Add beaten egg, milk, and oil. Stir until moistened. Stir in olives and nuts if using.
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.
Bake about 40 minutes, or until brown and knife inserted into the center comes out clean.