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A top-down view of a loaf of golden brown Olive Bread on a cooling rack, shows its bubbly crumb and thick, crispy crust, loaded with fruit.
No Knead Olive Bread
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Proof Time
20 hrs
Total Time
21 hrs 15 mins
 

Try my Easy Olive Bread Recipe, perfect for beginners with minimal ingredients, simple steps, and homemade bakery-style perfection.

Servings: 1 loaf
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
  • 3 cups (15 oz/426 oz) bread flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon instant yeast
  • 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) kalamata olives, roughly chopped and patted dry
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 cup (8 fl oz/240 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Flaky salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
Make the Dough
  1. in a large bowl, combine the bread flour, garlic powder, salt and yeast, olives and rosemary.
  2. In a small jug, whisk together the water and honey, then combine with the remaining ingredients until you have a dough that clears the side of the bowl. (If the dough seems dry, add some more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.)
  3. Add a little olive oil to the bowl and coat the dough and sides of the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest on the counter for 12-18 hours.
  4. Shape the dough: By this time the dough should be puffed and doubled in size. Do some simple folds by pulling the sides of the dough in towards the center.
  5. Form a ball by tucking the sides underneath itself, then place the ball of dough, seam side down, in a parchment-lined Dutch oven. Place the lid on and let it rise a second time until doubled, for 60-90 minutes, depending on how warm your kitchen is.
  6. Towards the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Bake the Bread
  1. Score the top of the dough a few times with a sharp blade or knife, place the lid back on the Dutch oven and place in the oven.
  2. Immediately turn down the heat to 400°F (200°C) and let bake for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the lid and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, until the crust is crisp and golden brown.
  4. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
  5. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, slice into individual portions and freeze.