Eliopitta: Olive Bread Recipe

Name: Eliopitta: Olive Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped fine; 4 cups flour, sifted; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cups warm water; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped fine; 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; Milk, for a glaze

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped fine
4 cups flour, sifted
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cups warm water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped fine
1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
Milk, for a glaze

1
In a saute pan, heat a 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add the onions.
2
Cook until lightly browned but not fully caramelized.
3
Set aside to cool.
4
In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt.
5
Add the Sauteed onions to the dry ingredients.
6
Then add the water, olive oil, thyme, and olives.
7
Mix until well blended and a dough has formed.
8
Turn out on a floured board and knead the dough until soft and smooth, about 5 to 8 minutes.
9
Cover with a towel and let sit for about 20 minutes.
10
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
11
Shape the dough into a large ball and place in a greased loaf pan.
12
Bake for 1 hour and until the bread is golden brown.
13
When the bread is 10 minutes out from being done, brush the surface lightly with milk to give it a gloss.
14
Remove the bread from the oven and place on a rack to cool.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped fine, 4 cups flour, sifted, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Eliopitta: Olive Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Eliopitta: Olive Bread

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