GREEK OLIVE BREAD

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The dough for this delicious bread is great to work with, making it easy to knead in the olives and feta cheese. The subtle flavor would complement any entree.-Tiffany Hartpence, Lander, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup Greek olives

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, 4 tablespoons oil, sugar, salt and 1-1/2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch down dough. Sprinkle with cheese and olives; fold and knead lightly until combined. Shape into an 8-in. round loaf. Place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining oil. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes., With a sharp knife, make four shallow slashes across top of loaf. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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