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Green Olive Loaf Bread Recipe

Green Olive Loaf Bread is a delicious savory bread you can easily make at home!  The bursts of earthiness and the hint of salt in every slice will wake your tastebuds and keep you reaching for another!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Resting Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 loaves
Calories: 1241kcal
Author: Neriz

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 & 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 & 1/2 cups water, warm
  • 250 grams all-purpose flour (about 8.8 ounces or 1 & 1/2 cups)
  • 250 grams bread flour (about 8.8 ounces or 1 & 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme (plus more for sprinkling)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup green olives, pitted, rinsed, drained and chopped into think bits

Instructions

  • Start by mixing yeast with warm water, then set aside until ready.
  • Combine flour, salt, and dried thyme in a stand mixer bowl --- or a regular bowl if kneading manually.
  • Once the yeast is foamy, add it to the bowl, followed by olive oil and honey.
  • Mix and knead until you get a soft (but sticky) dough.
  • Place it in an oiled bowl and cover with a kitchen cloth; set aside until it doubles.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl and split it into two portions.
  • Place it on a countertop and use a rolling pin to expand one portion --- about 11x12-inch in size.
  • Distribute half of the chopped olives on top.
  • Form it back into a ball --- handle it lightly to avoid smashing the olives.
  • Place in a tray with parchment, cover, then set aside until puffy (about 45 mins).
  • Repeat with the remaining portion of the dough.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C (375°F).
  • Use a pastry brush to brush the green olive loaves with water, and sprinkle more dried thyme (if desired).
  • Place them in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until they turn golden in color.
  • Set aside for at least 20 minutes to cool.
  • Serve and slice your green olive bread --- enjoy!

Notes

  • Cook's Tip:  Rub your hands with a bit of olive oil for easier handling of the sticky dough for bread with green olives.
  • See the ‘Helpful Notes’ section above for more tips.

Nutrition

Calories: 1241kcal | Carbohydrates: 217g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 1653mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 10mg