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Olive, Bacon and Cheese Bread

Heavenly Olive, Bacon and Cheese Bread You’ll Crave Daily

This Olive, Bacon and Cheese Bread combines briny olives, savory bacon, and gooey cheese for a mouthwatering treat you can enjoy every day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute half for whole wheat.
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons yeast Ensure it's fresh.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup olives (pitted and chopped) Mix of black and green varieties is recommended.
  • 1 cup bacon (cooked and crumbled) Can substitute with ham or pancetta.
  • 1 cup cheese (shredded) Cheddar or mozzarella recommended.
  • to taste herbs (optional) Thyme or rosemary for added flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • loaf pan
  • kitchen towel
  • wire rack

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a mixing bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Gradually mix in flour and salt, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
Filling
  1. Flatten dough slightly, fold in olives, bacon, and cheese until evenly distributed.
First Rise
  1. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
Shaping
  1. Punch dough down, shape it into a loaf, and place seam-side down in a greased loaf pan.
Second Rise
  1. Cover and let the loaf rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the loaf for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Cooling
  1. Remove from oven, let sit in pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This bread is freezer-friendly; you can store it for up to 3 months in the freezer. Always cool before slicing to maintain texture.

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