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Olive Bread

Name: Olive Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 200 min
Ingredients: 2.5 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 2 tablespoons active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon molasses; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon salt; 7.5 cups bread flour; 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

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Delicious with any soup or salad... and great toasted the next day!

Recipe by Joan Callaway

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

2 loaves

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon molasses
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
7 ½ cups bread flour
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (Optional)

Directions

Place water, yeast, and molasses in a mixing bowl; stir to mix. Let stand for a few minutes until mixture is creamy and foamy.
Add olive oil and salt; mix. Add flour, about a cup at a time, until dough is too stiff to stir. Add olives and fresh herbs.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board. Knead, adding flour as needed to keep from being sticky, until smooth and elastic. Place in well oiled bowl, and turn to coat the dough surface with oil. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about an hour or so.
Punch the dough down, split into two pieces, and form into two round loaves. Place on greased baking sheet . Spray with cold water and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Let loaves rise for 25 to 30 minutes.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for about 45 minutes, or until they are brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

186	Calories
4g	Fat
32g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 186
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 384mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 6g
Calcium 14mg	1%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 70mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.