Mediterranean Black Olive Bread

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You can vary the flavor of this bread with your choice of olive - Kalamata, Amfisa, Arbequina, Niscoise ... ... ....

Submitted by MARBALET
Updated on August 4, 2022
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Servings:
15
Yield:
1 - round loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 15 servings

  • 3 cups bread flour

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup chopped black olives

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 ¼ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • 1 tablespoon cornmeal

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, yeast, sugar, salt, black olives, olive oil, and water.

  2. Turn out dough onto a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside, and let rise about 45 minutes, until it doubles in size. Punch down. Knead well again, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Let rise for about 30 minutes, until it doubles in size.

  3. Round the dough on kneading board. Place upside down in a bowl lined with a lint-free, well floured towel. Let rise until double in size.

  4. While the bread is rising for the third time, put a pan of water in the bottom of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).

  5. Gently turn loaf out onto a sheet pan that has been lightly oiled and dusted with cornmeal.

  6. Bake loaf at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 30 more minutes, or until done.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138 Calories
4g Fat
23g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 15
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 197mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g 7%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 39mg 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.

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