Olive and Parmesan Soda Bread: quick and easy, pull apart-option

Think you can't afford artisan breads on a tight budget?  Try this..

Easy Parmesan and Olive loaf - a riff on classic soda bread - which wowed tasters

This bread is a wonderful accompaniment to thick soups or stews.  And it uses up any lingering olives in the bottom of a jar and the last of a wedge of Parmesan.

It's very easy and quick to prep - literally 15 mins - and is so delicious, don't expect many leftovers!

Cost:  £1-2
Feeds: 8-12

Ingred
120gr/4.5 oz wholemeal flour +360 gr/12.6 oz plain white flour OR4

480gm/17oz plain white flour

1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda

115 gms/4 oz cold butter in small dice 
1 large egg
400 ml buttermilk (or milk - plant or dairy - with 1-2 tbsp vinegar or 3/4 yoghurt, 1/4 water) 

2-3 handfuls rinsed olives, some chopped
50 gms/1.75 oz coarsely grated parmesan

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