Cheese, Olive and Buttermilk Herb Bread Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups plain flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
• 60 g freshly grated parmesan
• 60 g grated cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup green olives, sliced
• 8 pieces sundried tomatoes, sliced thinly
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup mixture of spring onion and Italian parsley
• 2 tsp thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/4 cup buttermilk (or use 1 1/4 cup less 1 Tbsp fresh milk + 1 Tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice. Set aside for 10 minutes before using)
• Egg wash (optional) made from 1 egg yolk beaten with 2 tsp water
• Extra thyme springs and sea salt, for topping