Walnut-Olive Bread

By Steven Raichlen

Updated October 11, 2023

Total Time
2 hours 55 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes plus two hours for rising
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
3(7)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 loaves

  • 1 cake yeast or 1 envelope active dry yeast

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 cup warm water

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus oil for greasing

  • ½ tablespoon salt

  • ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme or parsley)

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots

  • 3 ½ to 4 cups bread flour

  • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts

  • ⅓ cup pitted, chopped black olives like Gaeta or nicoise

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Nutritional analysis per serving

52 grams carbs; 332 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 10 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 276 milligrams sodium; 9 grams protein; 4 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the yeast, sugar and water in a bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes. When the mixture is foamy, stir in the remaining ingredients. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes in a mixer with a dough hook or by hand until it is smooth, shiny and elastic. (The dough can also be made in a food processor.) Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.

  2. Step 2

    Punch the dough down, roll it into 2 oblongs (about 8 inches long, 4 inches wide and 3 inches high), and place in oiled loaf pans. Let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.

  3. Step 3

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

  4. Step 4

    Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool before slicing.

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T C

I was somewhat underwhelmed with this recipe! I found the final bread much sweeter than I typically expect for a walnut olive bread. I also didn't add the garlic or shallots, but did increase the walnuts and olives by a bit. It was fine, but I think it still could have used more walnuts and olives - maybe even 1.5x as much as is called for in the recipe.

Lisa

Help! How much cake yeast? I have a 2oz cake which the package states equals 3 small .6oz cakes. Am I using 2oz or cut and use only .6?

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