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Homemade Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

Last Updated June 27, 2019. Published January 5, 2018 By Rosemary 12 Comments

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Do you love Homemade Bread and black olives? Then you are going to love this tasty Mediterranean Crusty Black Olive Bread made with lots of sliced olives.

This is nothing like bread baking in the oven, especially Olive Bread, what an amazing smell and then that taste! Delicious.

2 round loaves of olive bread

Lately I have been making different kinds of breads, I have always made my own pizza dough and once in awhile focaccia.

But when I do make bread I always ask myself “why don’t I do this more often”?

Homemade Olive Bread Recipe

olive bread dough and sliced olives in a bowl

It is quite easy, not too much work especially if you use a machine with a hook attachment. Which I must say is what I always fall back on these days.

Let the machine do all the work, and then wait and watch it grow!

Besides, the outcome is so worth it. There really isn’t anything like fresh baked bread just out of the oven.

olive bread dough, 2 long rolls unbaked

I have always been one of those people who isn’t that crazy about certain foods unless they are dunked, dipped or stuffed into something.

For example nuts, only covered in chocolate, thank you very much. And of course olives, by themselves? Never!

braided mediterranean olive bread unbaked

I once heard you have to eat 7 olives and then you will love them forever, I am afraid to say  I never got past the first one.

More Homemade Bread Recipes you may enjoy!

Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Bagels

Soft Homemade Pretzels

Best Pizza Dough

mediterranean black olive bread braided, risen with sliced black olives on top

But sprinkled on a pizza or added in this amazing Olive Bread dough and of course don’t forget to sprinkle some on top,  and it becomes one of our favourite baked breads and I hope yours too!

Mediterranean Olive Bread

mediterranean black olive bread baked with a slice cut

This Olive Bread is a great accompaniment for lunch or dinner or just ask my daughter, she ate almost half of it by itself for a snack. Buon Appetito!

homemade olive bread 2 baked loaves

2 round loaves of olive bread
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Homemade Mediterranean Olive Bread

Olive Bread, fresh baked bread, yes you can and it is so delicious and so easy perfect with any meal or on it own.
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Course Bread and Pizza
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 10 people
Calories 218kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour (450 grams)
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons yeast
  • 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon olive oil - divided (50 ml)
  • 1 3/4 teaspoon salt (10 grams)
  • 1 cup lukewarm water (220 ml)
  • 3/4 cup sliced pitted black olives (if you prefer green or half and half) (160 grams)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl add water and yeast, let sit for 2-3 minutes then stir to combine.
  • In a large bowl whisk together flour and salt, then add water and yeast mixture, 2 tablespoons (30 grams) olive oil and 1/2 the sliced olives. Mix together.
  • On a lightly floured surface (add a little flour when needed, so dough doesn't stick) place the dough and continue to knead, approximately 10-15 minutes until dough becomes smooth and elastic.
  • Place in a large bowl, cover well (I always use a folded tablecloth) and let sit 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
  • Remove from bowl and punch dough down and knead a few times, divide dough into 4 parts. Roll each part into a 17 inch (45 centimeter) long rope and gently entwine two of them together and unite ends to form a circle.
  • Place each circle on a cookie sheet, cover and let rest for another 30 minutes.
  • Pre heat oven to 425° (220° celsius).
  • Brush each circle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with olives.
  • Bake in oven for approximately 30 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 2mg
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olive bread recipe baked with a slice cut

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