Step 1
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Open and drain can of sliced olives. I even pat them dry with a paper towel. Set aside. Measure cheddar cheese and set aside also. |
Step 2
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Combine milk, sugar & yeast in a small bowl. Set aside for about 10 minutes until bubbly. |
Step 3
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Combine flour, and salt in a large stand mixer bowl. |
Step 4
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With the mixer on low, gradually add the yeast mixture to the flour until combined. Add butter and eggs and beat until well mixed, scraping bowl occasionally |
Step 5
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Increase speed and beat for about 3 minutes until batter is smooth. Gently mix in most of the olives (save a few for the top of the loaf) and the cheese. |
Step 6
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Grease 8" X 4" loaf pan. With a spoon pour batter into the prepared pan, leveling top. Loosely cover pan with greased plastic wrap and let rise in a warm area for 45-60 minutes--until just above the rim of the loaf pan. |
Step 7
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Heat oven to 350 degrees F. |
Step 8
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Remove plastic wrap. place remaining olives on top of loaf and gently press in. Bake for 42-45 minutes or until golden brown. |
Step 9
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Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes or so. Remove from pan and completely cool on baking rack, Slice for sandwiches or appetizers. |