Ingredients for - Olive Bread

1. 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2. 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3. 1/4 cup canola oil
4. 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
6. 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
7. 3/4 cup sliced pitted kalamata or green olives

How to cook deliciously - Olive Bread

1 . Stage

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.

2 . Stage

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

3 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375°. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside. Punch dough down. Roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Sprinkle olives to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down on prepared baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes.

4 . Stage

Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.