Tired of the same old plain white bread? Time to shake up your baking game with a loaf that tastes like summer on the coast of Greece. This Mediterranean-style olive bread is everything your kitchen’s been missing — fresh, fragrant, and packed with flavor. As it bakes, the aroma alone will bring everyone running to the table. Bonus: it’s easy, rustic, and doesn’t even need yeast.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 15 pitted olives (black or green, your choice)
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, bread flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add the orange juice and water to the dry ingredients and stir until a smooth, sticky dough forms. The dough will be a bit loose — that’s normal.
- Chop the olives or leave them whole if you prefer, then fold them into the dough.
- Line a round baking pan with parchment paper and pour the dough into the pan. Use a wooden spoon to smooth the top.
- Press a few whole olives into the top for decoration.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 40 minutes, or until the bread has a golden-brown crust and sounds hollow when tapped.
Serving Tips:
- Slice and serve warm with olive oil and sea salt.
- Pairs perfectly with cheese boards, soups, or a glass of wine.
- Great toasted for breakfast with butter or cream cheese.
