OLIVE BREAD 🍞
Olive bread is a type of bread which is made with the addition of olives, most commonly the Greek brine-cured olives known as kalamatas, although other varieties of olive are perfectly acceptable. There are a number of different varieties of olive bread, many of which are probably on offer at your local market or bakery. It is also possible to make olive breadat home, giving you greater control over the ingredients.
Among the many varieties of flavored bread,olive bread is quite popular. It is also extremely versatile. It can be used as a picnic bread, for example, in which case it may be smeared with cheese, dipped in dressings, or dressed with tapenades and other spreads. It can also be used as a table bread, in which case it may be served with oil and vinegar. Olive rolls are also quite common, and they can make a hearty snack when paired with a cheese like feta.
To make olive bread, bakers simply mix dough as they normally would, adding olives to the blend. Olives may also be pressed into thebread before it is baked, although they can be burned when this is done, so they are usually pressed into the bread before the second rising, allowing the bread to rise around the olives, shielding them from the direct heat of the oven.The olives may be whole or sliced, depending on personal taste, and they can be mixed with spices like rosemary or cheeses; blue cheese is a common choice.
The dough base for olive bread may be yeast or sourdough. Sourdough breads have a more chewy, filling texture which complements olives well, while the milder softer yeast doughs are perfectly acceptable. Some cooks may even mix in a bit of whole wheat flour for a hint of nutty flavor. Many olive breads arevegan, with simple doughs which contain just flour, water, oil, and salt.
If you want to make olive bread at home, start with a relatively simple bread recipe which you think would taste good with olives. If you aren't sure, make a plain loaf and try slices with an assortment of olive varieties on the side. Once you've mixed the dough, add in olives as desired, taking care to remove the pits. Some cooks halve their olives, to ensure that the pits are removed before baking. Allow the dough to rise and bake it as you normally would.
I love the idea of a bread with kalamata olives in them. Greek olives are the only kind of olives that I like. I am getting hungry just thinking of this bread and the many ways delicious dips to dip it in.
I think I will try my first olive bread loaf with an olive oil and basil based bread dip. Then maybe marinara with feta cheese. These two ways seem like they would be a hit appetizer at any party!
Our recipe for today is : olive bread !!
the ingreadients:
1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast
2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup lukewarm water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup pitted, chopped Kalamata olives
The directions:
Combine the first six ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer. Use a spatula to roughly combine the ingredients. Let rest for 15 minutes to activate the yeast.Fold in the olives. Attach the dough hook and knead on medium for 5 minutes. Sprinkle in a bit more flour as needed if the dough won't release from the sides of the bowl.Transfer the kneaded dough to an oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise for 60 minutes in a warm place.Punch the dough down, then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use your hands to shape it into a loaf. Allow to rise for another 60 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and place a second baking sheet on the bottom rack. Dust the loaf with flour and use a serrated knife to make three shallow cuts across the top.Place the baking sheet containing the dough on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Toss a half cup of water onto the hot baking sheet on the bottom rack and close the door. Bake for 30 minutes.Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
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