Easy Rustic Olive Bread Recipe
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs
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Servings
1
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Calories
150 kcal
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Course
Bread
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Cuisine
North American
Easy Rustic Olive Bread Recipe
Description
This Rustic Olive Bread combines simple bread ingredients with the distinctive taste of chopped Kalamata olives. Using instant yeast and garlic powder alongside salt and olive oil, the dough is mixed and left to activate for 15 minutes before folding in the olives. Kneading develops gluten, and two careful rises at warm temperature encourage a light, airy crumb.
The loaf is shaped on parchment and scored with shallow cuts to guide oven spring. Preheating the oven with a baking sheet for steam and tossing water at the start generates moisture, promoting a crisp crust. Baking at 400°F for 30 minutes finishes with a golden exterior contrasting the tender, olive-studded interior.
Ideal for serving alongside meals or as flavorful sandwich bread, it offers a balance between savory olive flavor and classic rustic bread texture.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water lukewarm
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup pitted chopped Kalamata olives
Instructions
- Combine the first six ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Use a spatula to roughly combine the ingredients. Let rest for 15 minutes to activate the yeast.
- Fold in the olives.
- Attach the dough hook and knead on medium for 5 minutes. Sprinkle in a bit more flour as needed if the dough won't release from the sides of the bowl.
- Transfer the kneaded dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise for 60 minutes in a warm place.
- Punch the dough down.
- Then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use your hands to shape it into a loaf.
- Allow to rise for another 60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and place a second baking sheet on the bottom rack.
- Dust the loaf with flour and use a serrated knife to make three shallow cuts across the top.
- Place the baking sheet containing the dough on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Toss a half cup of water onto the hot baking sheet on the bottom rack and close the door. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing with a sharp knife.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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