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Olive Oil Bread


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Ingredients

  • 21/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • 3/4 cup of sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • zest and juice of one lemon
  • zest of one navel orange + juice of half an orange
  • 1/4 cup of slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the sugar and mix.
  2. Mix together the eggs, milk and olive oil in a separate bowl. Fold the egg mixture into the flour mixture and mix only until combined.
  3. Add the zest and juice of the lemon and orange. Toss in the almonds and mix evenly.
  4. Pour into a well-buttered 9-x-5-inch loaf pan. Bake at 350F for 55-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.