Description
Make your kitchen smell like a European bakery with this easy and delicious Olive Bread. With its crusty golden outside and chewy, airy center packed with briny green and black olives, this is a must-try if you’re into rustic, no-fuss baking. Whether you’re searching for a quick breakfast idea, a savory snack, or a charming addition to your dinner table, this easy recipe is perfect for all food lovers who enjoy healthy, homemade food ideas.
Ingredients
3 ½ cups bread flour
1 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ¾ cups warm water
1 ½ cups chopped mixed olives (green and black)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix the bread flour, instant yeast, and salt.
2. Slowly pour in the warm water while stirring until a sticky dough forms.
3. Fold in the chopped olives and drizzle in olive oil. Mix until combined.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let rise for 8–12 hours until doubled in size.
5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently shape into a round loaf.
6. Place on parchment paper and let rest for 30–45 minutes while the oven preheats.
7. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) with a Dutch oven inside.
8. Carefully place the dough (with parchment) into the hot Dutch oven.
9. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove the lid and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden brown.
11. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Be sure to use high-quality olives — the flavor really shines through in this bread.
If your dough is very sticky, wet your hands instead of adding extra flour while shaping.
Letting the bread cool fully prevents a gummy texture when slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: olive bread, easy bread recipe, no-knead bread, Mediterranean bread