Olive, Sundried Tomato & Cheese Muffins or Loaf

Course: Dessert
Keyword: Family Secret Recipes, Nanny
Author: Nanny Bev

Materials

  • 500 g Self-Raising Flour 4 cups
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2-4 tablespoons fresh herbs chopped basil, parsley, chives
  • 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup stoned chopped black olives
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 beaten eggs
  • 500 g ricotta
  • 1/2 cup grated tasty or parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 – 2/3 cup milk yoghurt or sour cream [I prefer the sour cream]

Instructions

  • Grease and line loaf tin(s). [DO THIS BEFORE YOU START as the METHOD needs to be commenced quickly!]
  • COMBINE flour with salt, pepper, fresh herbs. MIX WELL.
  • MELT butter – mix with oil. Add eggs, olives, tomatoes and cheese. STIR WELL. Add milk, yoghurt or sour cream. Mix well again.
  • SLOWLY FOLD the wet mixture no. 2. into the DRY MIXTURE no. 1.
  • THE MIXTURE SHOULD BE LIGHT & AIRY & form a soft dollop. (You may need to add more liquid – seasonal flour changes).
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf tin(s).
  • Bake for 45-50 MIN. TILL GOLDEN BROWN. CHECK with SKEWER.
  • Let cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Enjoy!