Mediterranean Black Olive Bread Recipe

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Servings: 15

Yield: 1 - round loaf

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread Recipe

Ingredients

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

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread Recipe

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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).

Step 5

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

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Black Olive Bread Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:15

Calories: 138.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.6g 7%

Carbohydrates: 22.5g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 1.8g

Fat: 3.7g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.5g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 20.9IU

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Folate: 63.9mcg 16%

Calcium: 8.8mg 1%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 7.8mg 3%

Potassium: 39.4mg 1%

Sodium: 197.3mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 33.3

*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.