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How to Make Black Olive and Mediterranean Spice Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those who enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean, this Black Olive and Mediterranean Spice Bread is sure to be a hit. This savory bread is filled with the bold flavors of black olives, aromatic herbs, and a touch of sweetness from honey. It's the perfect accompaniment to any Mediterranean-inspired dish or as a standalone snack.

What sets this bread apart is the combination of savory and sweet flavors that come together to create a truly unique taste experience. The black olives br...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 large loaf

  • Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Add flour, black olives, olive oil, garlic, salt, and Italian seasoning to the bowl; mix well to form a dough.
  • Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Let stand until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down gently and knead, 5 to 10 minutes more. Let rise until doubled in volume again, about 45 minutes.
  • Line a bowl with a well-floured cloth. Form dough into a ball and place upside down in the bowl. Let rise until doubled in volume again, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Fill a baking dish with water and place it in the bottom of your oven.
  • Grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter and sprinkle cornmeal on top. Turn dough out gently onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffy, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until bread is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Brush remaining 2 teaspoons butter over the surface. Let cool slightly before slicing, about 15 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    232 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 392mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 71mg

    Categories

    Bread recipes
    Appetizer recipes
    Mediterranean recipes
    Olive recipes
    Spices recipes