Olive-Rosemary Loaves Recipe
π Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful aroma of Olive-Rosemary Loaves! These fragrant loaves of bread are perfect for any occasion. For optimal results, use bread flour, but you can also substitute with all-purpose flour if needed. The prep time includes rising, allowing you to savor every step of this culinary adventure.
Recipe Category: Yeast Breads
Keywords: Breads, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, Less than 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 125.1
- Fat Content: 3.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 243.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 21g
- Fiber Content: 1g
- Sugar Content: 0.6g
- Protein Content: 3g
Servings: 24
Yield: 2 loaves
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/2 | Water |
| 4 | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | Active dry yeast |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 1 | Kalamata olives |
| 2 | Green olives |
| 2 | Fresh rosemary |
| 5 | Salt |
| Bread flour |
Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup warm water, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, yeast, and sugar. Stir until the yeast is dissolved. Allow it to stand until foamy, approximately 5 minutes.
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Stir in the remaining 1 cup of warm water, olives, rosemary, salt, and 4 cups of flour until well combined.
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Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Incorporate enough of the remaining 1 1/4 cups of flour to prevent sticking.
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Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl, ensuring the top of the dough is also greased. Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in volume, approximately 1 hour.
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Punch down the risen dough and turn it onto a lightly floured surface. Divide it in half and cover, allowing it to rest for 15 minutes to make shaping easier.
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Grease a large cookie sheet. Shape each dough half into an oval approximately 7 inches by 4 inches and place them at least 3 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
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Cover the loaves and let them rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C).
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Brush the tops of the loaves with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Using a sharp knife or razor blade, make three diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf.
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Bake the loaves in the preheated oven until they turn golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom, approximately 30 minutes.
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Once baked, cool the loaves on a wire rack before serving.
These Olive-Rosemary Loaves are a delightful addition to any table, perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying on your own. The combination of savory olives and aromatic rosemary makes each bite a culinary delight!
