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Overhead shot of a round loaf topped with olive halves, crumbled feta, red onion rings, scallion slices, parsley leaves, and sesame seeds.

Greek Olives & Feta Quick Bread

Savory quick bread with olives, feta, and herbs. Baked in a loaf or springform pan. Ready in 70 minutes.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2–3 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced
  • 6 oz olives pitted and chopped
  • 5 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Butter Pan:

    Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan or a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook Onion and Scallions:

    In a skillet over medium heat, warm 2–3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onion with a pinch of salt; cook until soft and lightly browned. Stir in the scallions and cook 2–3 minutes until tender. Take off the heat.
  • Whisk Dry Ingredients:

    In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt by whisking.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients:

    In another large bowl, whisk olive oil, milk, yogurt, and eggs until smooth.
  • Combine Wet and Dry:

    Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir just until incorporated.
  • Fold in Mix-Ins:

    Gently fold in olives, feta, parsley, and the cooked onion mixture.
  • Pour Batter and Top:

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.
  • Bake Until Done:

    For the 9x13-inch pan, bake approximately 25 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean or with a few crumbs. For the springform pan, bake about 50–55 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool and Serve:

    Let cool before unmolding. Slice and serve.
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