2 1/2 c. flour
2 1/2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 generous pinch cayenne powder
1/4 c. butter, softened
1 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 egg
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
5 slices bacon, crisply cooked & crumbled
1 c. pitted olives, coarsely chopped

Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, mustard and cayenne. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in shredded cheese.

In small bowl, combine egg, buttermilk and Worcestershire sauce. Make a well in flour mixture and pour in liquid; mix just until moist. Stir in bacon and olives. Turn batter into greased 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Turn out of pan and cool on wire rack.