Nothing beats the aroma of freshly baked bread from your own kitchen. This olive bread recipe delivers a savory delight with black and green olives, customizable by swapping olive varieties for endless flavor twists. As a home baking enthusiast with years of trial and perfection, I promise you'll bake this often.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
Difficulty: Average
Preparation: 30 min + 1.5 hours resting
• 2.25 oz. black olives
• 2.25 oz. green olives
• 3 cups flour
• A glass of warm water
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
• 3 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Olive oil
• Baking paper
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Finely chop the olives.
Step 2: Combine all ingredients in a bowl, reserving some poppy seeds, sesame seeds, and olives for topping. Dust a work surface with flour and knead the dough for a few minutes until smooth and no longer sticky.
Step 3: Transfer to a bowl, cover with baking paper, and let rest for 1 hour.
Step 4: Knead briefly again, then let rise for another 30 minutes covered with a damp cloth. Brush the dough with olive oil and sprinkle with reserved sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and sliced olives.
Step 5: Bake at 190°C for 40 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
