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How to Make No-Knead Skillet Olive Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something incredibly satisfying about baking bread at home. The smell of freshly baked bread filling the kitchen, the warmth of the oven, and the anticipation of slicing into a loaf of homemade bread is unbeatable. If you're a bread lover, you'll definitely want to try this recipe for No-Knead Skillet Olive Bread. It's a rustic, crusty loaf that's packed with the delicious flavor of olives and is incredibly easy to make.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups lukewarm water (105 degrees F, 40 degrees C)
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • 4 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 cup marinated olives (such as Star® Garlic & Basil) - drained, chopped, and herbs and garlic reserved
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Combine water and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup flour and 1/2 tablespoon salt. Stir using a wooden spoon until combined. Stir in olives, reserved herbs and garlic, and garlic powder. Add remaining flour 1 cup at a time, stirring until thoroughly combined. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm spot to rise for 1 hour.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to an 8-inch cast iron skillet and spread to coat bottom and sides. Flour your hands. Remove plastic wrap from bowl and transfer dough to the prepared skillet and shape into a disc. Cover with a kitchen towel and let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Drizzle remaining oil on top of the loaf and sprinkle with salt and parsley. Score the top of the loaf with a knife.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is nicely browned, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove bread from oven and turn on to a wire rack to cool before serving, about 20 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    239 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 774mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 77mg

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