**Cheddar Cheese and Olive Bread: A Savory Delight for Any Occasion**
Indulge in the irresistible aroma and taste of freshly baked cheddar cheese and olive bread, a culinary masterpiece that combines the richness of cheddar cheese with the tangy zest of olives. This delectable bread is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering with friends or a special holiday feast. With two variations—one using sourdough starter and the other using instant yeast—this recipe offers options for both experienced and beginner bakers. Get ready to embark on a delightful baking journey as we unveil the secrets behind this mouthwatering treat.
OLIVE BREAD
Olive Bread stuffed with cheddar cheese, black olive bruschetta spread and minced garlic, topped with mozzarella cheese and baked to perfection.
Provided by Catalina Castravet
Categories Appetizer Main Course Side Dish
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl mix salt and flour and set aside.
- Add water to a medium bowl, stir in sugar until dissolved and add yeast, let the mixture sit for 5-7 minutes for the yeast to bloom. The water should be tap warm, not hot.
- Give the yeast mixture a stir and add it to the flour mixture, knead by hand or using a mixer. The dough will be a little sticky, but it should come off the walls of the bowl. If its still very, very sticky add ½ cup of flour. Knead until all flour is well combined, about 7-10 minutes. Cover the dough with a dry, clean kitchen towel, put it in a warm place and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
- To speed this process, I usually turn the oven to 300F and place the bowl on top of the stove or close to the stove, since its warmer.
- Once the dough tripled in size, sprinkle some flour on a flat surface and knead it for 1 minutes. Let it rest on the working surface for 10-15 minutes and using a rolling pin dusted with flour roll it into a circle or oval shape. The dough must be 1/2 inch thick.
- Spray a loaf pan with baking spray and set aside.
- Top the dough disc with the Black Olive Bruschetta spread 2 inches from the sides, followed by minced garlic and shredded cheddar cheese. Roll the dough into a loaf and transfer to the loaf pan.
- Let it rest for another hour or 1 1/2 hours. The loaf will double in size.
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Using a kitchen brush, spread the melted butter on top of the loaf and bake for 45 - 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the bread comes out clean.
- Top with the melted mozzarella cheese and broil for 1-2 minutes, until cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Watch it closely not to burn the cheese.
- Remove bread from oven and let it cool in the pan for one hour.
- Remove from pan, slice and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 996 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
OLIVE AND CHEESE LOAF
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes one 8-inch round loaf
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, salt, and yeast; stir in cheese and olives. Add water and, using a wooden spoon or your hand, mix until a wet, sticky dough forms, about 30 seconds, adding additional water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until dough has doubled in size and surface becomes dotted with bubbles, 12 to 18 hours.
- Generously flour work surface; scrape dough onto work surface. Lightly flour hands, a bowl scraper, or a spatula and lift edges of dough toward the center. Nudge and tuck edges of dough to make round.
- Place a piece of parchment paper on work surface and generously dust with flour. Gently place dough on parchment, seam-side down. If dough is tacky, lightly dust top with flour. Cover dough loosely with wax paper and two clean kitchen towels. Let dough stand in a warm, draft-free spot until almost doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
- Gently poke dough with your finger; dough should hold the impression. If it springs back, let rise 15 minutes more.
- Ten minutes before dough has finished rising, preheat oven to 475 degrees on a conventional oven (450 degrees on a convection oven) with a rack in the lower third. Place a covered 3 1/2-quart cast-iron or enameled cast-iron Dutch oven (with plastic handle removed and screw hole plugged with aluminum foil) in center of rack.
- Using pot holders, carefully remove preheated Dutch oven from oven and uncover. Uncover bread and loosen bottom with a large spatula. With the aid of the parchment paper, invert bread into preheated Dutch oven so that it is seam-side up. Cover Dutch oven and transfer to oven; bake for 25 minutes.
- Uncover and continue baking until bread is dark brown but not burnt, 15 to 30 minutes more. Using a heatproof spatula or pot holders, gently lift bread from Dutch oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
OLIVE CHEESE BREAD
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Roughly chop both the black olives and pimiento-stuffed green olives. Slice the green onions into thin pieces.
- Combine the butter, mayonnaise, cheese, olives and green onions in a mixing bowl. Stir together until thoroughly combined.
- Spread the mixture onto the French bread. Bake until the cheese is melted and browning, 20 to 25 minutes.
BREAD MACHINE CHEDDAR OLIVE BREAD
Make and share this Bread Machine Cheddar Olive Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h5m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add all ingredients into the bread machine bowl except the olives and yeast.
- Place the yeast in the yeast hopper and add the olives with 10 minutes remaining on the last kneading cycle.
- Walk away!
OLIVE CHEESE BREAD
"The recipe for this rich cheesy bread was given to me by a co-worker's wife, and I've used it often," notes Nancy McWhorter of Bridge City, Texas. "With the tasty addition of ripe olives and onions, it's a perfect complement to seafood, Italian food or barbecue fare."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Slice bread in half widthwise and lengthwise. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread cheese mixture over cut sides of bread. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 360mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Use a high-quality cheddar cheese for the best flavor. A sharp cheddar will give the bread a more intense cheesy flavor, while a mild cheddar will produce a milder flavor.
- Make sure the cheese is finely shredded so that it melts evenly throughout the bread.
- If you don't have any olives on hand, you can substitute another type of dried fruit, such as cranberries or raisins.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in a tough, dense bread.
- Bake the bread until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.
Conclusion:
This cheddar cheese and olive bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is soft and fluffy on the inside with a slightly crispy crust and is packed with flavor from the cheddar cheese and olives. This bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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