Greek Elioti-Style Feta Bread (Savory Olive & Feta Quick Bread)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 and 1/2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 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 (170g) olives, pitted and chopped
• 5 oz (150g) feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• Sesame seeds, for topping

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).Grease a 9-inch springform pan or a 9x13-inch baking dish.

2. 2

   In a skillet, heat 2–3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.Add the onion with a pinch of salt and cook until soft and lightly golden.Add the scallions and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.

3. 3

   In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. 4

   In a separate large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, milk, yogurt, and eggs until smooth.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Fold in the olives, feta, parsley, and the cooked onion mixture.

7. 7

   Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly.Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds.

8. 8

   For the 9 by 13-inch baking pan bake it for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached.

9. 9

   Bake (springform pan) for about 50–55 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Allow to cool before removing from the pan. Slice and serve.