Kalamata Olive and Garlic Bread

Kalamata Olive and Garlic Bread
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    134

A savory bread infused with the bold flavors of Kalamata olives and pungent garlic, perfect as an appetizer or alongside your favorite Italian dishes. This aromatic loaf is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    35 g
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    5 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    644 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, dissolve sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. To proof the yeast, stir in the yeast and let stand in a warm place for 5-10 minutes, until foamy. (5-10 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 105 degrees F (40 degrees C). Warm an oven-safe bowl in the oven. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Place flour in the bowl of a food processor. Add salt and pulse for a few seconds to combine. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Start the food processor. Pour the proofed yeast mixture into the flour through the feed tube. Immediately add the additional 3/4 cup warm water, then the olive oil. Process for about 1 minute, or until the dough ball cleans the sides of the processor bowl. If the dough is too wet, add a little flour through the feed tube while processing. If it's too dry, add a little more water, one tablespoon at a time. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Turn off the food processor. Remove the lid and transfer the dough to the heated bowl. Cover with a plate or plastic wrap. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the dough rise for 30 minutes in a warm place, such as a lukewarm oven. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View In a small bowl, combine the minced garlic and chopped olives. Set aside. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Once the dough has risen, transfer it to a lightly floured board. Make an indentation in the dough and place the olive and garlic mixture inside. Knead the dough about 10 times, incorporating the mixture. The bulk of the mixture should remain in the middle of the dough. Form the dough into a log or round loaf shape. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Grease a pie pan (for a round loaf) or a baking sheet (for a log) and dust with cornmeal. Place the loaf on the prepared pan, cover with greased plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size, about 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake the bread in the preheated oven until browned and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. Drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired, before serving. (15 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use roasted garlic instead of fresh minced garlic.
If you don't have a food processor, you can knead the dough by hand.
To add some heat, include a pinch of red pepper flakes with the olive and garlic mixture.
This bread is best served warm, either on its own or with your favorite dips or spreads.

Fern Jakubowski

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 44 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Rita Schoen

    My family devoured this bread in minutes. It's definitely a keeper!

  • Antonio Russel

    This recipe is fantastic! The bread came out perfectly and the flavor was incredible.

  • Herman Abshire

    I added a little rosemary to the dough and it was amazing!

  • Kiera Beahan

    I found that using a stand mixer instead of a food processor worked well too.

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