Mediterranean Olive Bread Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Olive Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Yeast Mixture:; 1 1/2 T active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/2 T sugar; 1 cup bread flour; Dough:; 1 cup warm water; 3 T olive oil; 2 T granulated sugar; 1 T salt; 2 cups bread flour; 1 T chopped fresh thyme; 2 T chopped fresh rosemary; 1 1/2 cups kalamata olives, pitted; coarse salt, as needed

Servings: persons

Yeast Mixture:
1 1/2 T active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 T sugar
1 cup bread flour
Dough:
1 cup warm water
3 T olive oil
2 T granulated sugar
1 T salt
2 cups bread flour
1 T chopped fresh thyme
2 T chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 cups kalamata olives, pitted
coarse salt, as needed

1
Yeast:
2
Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar and flour and using an electric mixer, mix all ingredients for 5 minutes. Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place
3
Dough:
4
In the bowl of an electric mixture, combine the yeast mixture with all of the dough ingredients, except the kalamata olives and coarse salt.
5
In an electic mixer, mix dough until smooth and elastic 8-10 minutes on medium speed. Add olives and mix 2 min on low speed
6
Let the dough ferment, or proof, covered for 40 minutes
7
Divide dough into 2 equal pieces. Pinch them down and shape into oval loaves. Let loaves rise, covered, until they are 1 1/2 times their original size.
8
Preheat oven to 375F
9
Brush loaves with olive oil nad sprinkle with the coarse salt. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes; cool on racks.

1321

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Yeast Mixture:, 1 1/2 T active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, 1/2 T sugar, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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.

Mediterranean Olive Bread

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