Homemade No-Knead Kalamata Olive Bread Recipe
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 to 2 tablespoon(s) thyme leaves may substitute with 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 tsp. active dry yeast
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 cup water warmed to 110°F to 115°F
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil plus more for drizzling the top of the dough
- 1 cup kalamata olives well drained and chopped
Instructions
- Mix the bread flour, thyme, yeast, and salt, in a large mixing bowl or food safe container.3 cups bread flour, 1 to 2 tablespoon(s) thyme leaves, 1 tsp. active dry yeast, ½ tsp. salt
- Pour in the warm water and olive oil and stir to combine. Stir in the kalamata olives until they're well incorporated into the dough then drizzle with a little olive oil.1 cup water, 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, 1 cup kalamata olives
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and allow the dough to double in size (usually 1 to 3 hours). You can let the dough rise up to 12 to 16 hours if you like. It will develop a wonderful flavor.
- When you're ready to shape the dough, turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface and sprinkle flour over the top. Use both hands to turn the dough at the base and form a round loaf, or alternatively form the dough into a long loaf shape. Wet your hands if the dough feels too sticky to manage.
- Use a bench scraper to move the dough to a large, square piece of parchment paper. Place the parchment paper into a Dutch oven or roasting pan with a lid.
- Allow the dough to rise again for 30 minutes to an hour or until the dough is noticeably puffy and larger in size. It helps to place the dough in a warmer area of your house.
- Once the dough rises a second time, preheat the oven to 450°F. Bake the olive bread in the covered Dutch oven or roasting pan (with a lid) for 40 minutes. Remove the lid and continue to bake for another 15 to 20 minutes or until the crust turns deep, golden brown.
- Carefully, remove the bread from the pan, and allow it to cool completely before slicing (about 1 hour).
- Scroll up and see the post for tips, FAQs, serving suggestions, and storage recommendations.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of bread. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade No-Knead Kalamata Olive Bread Recipe
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
141
% Daily Value*
Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
0.5
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Sodium
274
mg
12
%
Potassium
42
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
23
g
8
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.2
g
0
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
73
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
14
mg
1
%
Iron
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
