Rosemary Olive Bread

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  • Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
Dairy-freeThe olives add a tangy surprise that keeps you wanting more. This is fabulous served with a good olive oil.1 ounce fresh yeast (or 2 teaspoons dry yeast) 1 cup warm water 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt 3 1/2 cups organic bread flour 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives, pitted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
Directions
1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm water.
2. Add the olive oil and salt to the yeast and water.
3. Add 3 cups of the flour, the olives, and the rosemary.
4. Gradually add more flour until you can work the dough.
5. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes, or until a tight ball forms.
6. Place the dough in a large bowl, cover, and let it rise for1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
7. Punch down, shape, and let the dough rise again for 30 minutes.
8. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and cooked through.

Reprinted with permission from Green Market Baking Book © 2011 by Laura C. Martin. Recipe by Linton Hopkins.

Serving Size: 1 loaf, 16 slices

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GUEST_CHEF.

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 141.4
  • Total Fat: 4.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 575.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
  • Protein: 3.6 g

Member Reviews
  • BLAZINGPHOENIX
    Tasty & fun quarantine project. Can be made with or without olives - I've done both, according to taste. Did in regular oven but not sure if it would work in a bread machine... - 3/27/21
  • JUNETTA2002
    Loved this bread - 1/18/21
  • GOFORGIN
    Ok - 12/12/20
  • PWILLOW1
    I love rosemary and this sounds delicious. Has anyone tried it in a breadmaker? - 12/12/20
  • POSEY440
    Good - 6/5/20
  • PATRICIAAK
    :) - 5/15/20
  • JIACOLO
    I love olive bread! - 5/1/20
  • LOSER05
    yum - 3/24/20
  • CECTARR
    Thanks - 1/11/20
  • CD4114015
    Great - 10/11/19
  • DMEYER4
    tasty - 9/15/19
  • JMBOX1
    I will try this. - 6/15/19
  • EVIE4NOW
    I have made this and also switched up the spices to Italian. very good either way. - 5/23/19
  • GRAMPIAN
    Interesting taste. - 5/23/19
  • WHITEANGEL4
    I make this a couple of times a year and we really enjoy it as a treat - 5/5/19
  • KITT52
    Make this for company dinners they love it.... I love rosemary.... - 4/20/19
  • TOMATOCAFEGAL
    don't usually make homemade breads, bu tdo make muffins. rosemary if awesome - 4/14/19
  • ANHELIC
    Sounds like an awesome tasting bread to make. I enjoy making homemade breads. - 4/5/19
  • 1RETSGM
    Outstanding!!! - 2/22/19
  • NEPTUNE1939
    Mmmmm - 1/18/19
  • 1HAPPYSPIRIT
    Very good! - 1/7/19
  • RHOOK20047
    very good bread! - 12/29/18
  • JANIEWWJD
    Very good!!! - 12/19/18
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
    Great for sandwiches. - 11/29/18
  • BABY_GIRL69
    I am still trying not to feel too guilty when I eat bread but this was good - 8/2/18