Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Sun-Dried Tomato Olive Loaf, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. This savory masterpiece is a perfect marriage of sun-kissed tomatoes, succulent olives, and a delectable blend of herbs and spices. Each bite reveals a burst of Mediterranean sunshine, with a hint of tang from the olives and a subtle sweetness from the tomatoes. The loaf is not only a feast for the senses but also a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. Slice it thinly for a delightful sandwich or serve it as an appetizer with a dollop of creamy cheese. Indulge in the classic version or explore creative variations with spinach, pesto, or cheese fillings. Whatever your preference, the Sun-Dried Tomato Olive Loaf promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
SUN DRIED TOMATO AND OLIVE BREAD
What a beautiful color is created by the sun dried tomatoes in this bread!
Provided by Holly Baker
Categories Bread
Time 3h15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a stand mixer place the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Add the warm water then use the paddle mixer attachment to mix until well combined and a dough forms. Switch to the dough paddle attachment. Add the olives and sun dried tomatoes as well as the oil. Let the machine knead the dough for 3-5 minutes. If the dough is exceptionally wet, add about 1/4 - 1/2 cup additional flour.
- Spray a glass bowl as well as a sheet of plastic wrap with baking spray. Form the dough into a ball and rotate it s a times in the greased bowl to cover its surface with oil. Cover the bowl with the greased plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until dough doubles, approximately 60-90 minutes.
- Punch down the dough and form into a ball again. Place the dough on a parchment lined baking pan or bread baking stone. Cover with greased plastic wrap again and let rise for an additional hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut a few slashes in the top of the dough with a sharp knife. Place into the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 1 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice, Sodium 124 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 1 grams unsaturated fat
SUN-DRIED TOMATO MEAT LOAF
Our kitchen staff gives Italian flair to this lightened-up meat loaf by mixing in tangy sun-dried tomatoes. The recipe yields a large loaf, so save the extras for sandwiches! You can eat this sun-dried tomato meat loaf for days! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes and water; let stand for 15 minutes or until softened. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk and bread crumbs. , Drain and chop the tomatoes; set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Add onion mixture, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, thyme and remaining chopped tomatoes to the egg mixture. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a loaf in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Combine ketchup and reserved tomatoes; spread over loaf. Bake, uncovered, until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, 55-60 minutes. Drain; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 515mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
ASPARAGUS, SUNDRIED TOMATO & OLIVE LOAF
Spring flavour in every bite of this savoury bake
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Starter
Time 1h5m
Yield Cuts into 10 slices
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Oil and line the base of a loaf tin (approx 22 x 10 x 5cm) with baking paper. Cook the asparagus in boiling, salted water for 2 mins, drain, then cool quickly under cold running water. Pat dry.
- Mix the flour and thyme with seasoning in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre, then add the eggs, milk and oil, stirring all the time to draw the flour into the centre. Beat for 1 min to make a smooth batter.
- Reserve 5 asparagus tips and a few olives. Add the remaining asparagus, tomatoes, olives and two-thirds of the cheese to the batter. Pour into the tin, then put the reserved asparagus and olives on top. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake for 35-40 mins until the cake feels firm to the touch and is golden and crusty on top. Cool in the tin for 5 mins, then turn out and cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.04 milligram of sodium
SUN DRIED TOMATO AND OLIVE BREAD
This sun-dried tomato and olive bread makes a great side for any weeknight pasta entrée.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 4h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large bowl, combine yeast and sugar; add 1/3 cup of the water. Let stand 10 minutes or until yeast is dissolved and foamy.
- Add remaining 1 cup water and salt. Stir in white whole wheat flour, cornmeal and 1 1/2 cups of the bread flour, slowly adding additional flour as necessary to make dough easy to handle.
- Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy. Gently knead in sun-dried tomatoes and olives. Place dough in large bowl greased with oil, turning dough to grease all sides. Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray; let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until doubled in size. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
- Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Gently push fist into dough to deflate. Place dough on lightly floured surface; press to 10x8-inch oval. Fold 1 long side up to the center; press edge into dough. Fold other long side over to center; press edge into dough (seam will be visible on top). Pinch and press each end to form point. Place dough on cookie sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray; let rise in warm place 45 to 60 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Brush loaf with oil. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and bottom sounds hollow when tapped. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 0 mg, ServingSize 1 Slice, TransFat 0 g
OLIVE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO VEGETABLES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 16m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- In a medium skillet, heat remaining 3 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent and tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 6 to 8 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add the warm vegetables to the oil mixture and toss until coated.
- Transfer the vegetables to a serving bowl. Serve immediately.
OLIVE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO BREAD
A recipe I got from an insert in a low-fat margarine. I prefer to bake my own bread as I can then add "goodies" such as skim milk powder, lsa mix and bran flakes to increase the goodness in the bread.
Provided by Wendys Kitchen
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 190 Degrees C and line 23 x 13 cm loaf tin with baking paper.
- Mix together all ingredients and pour into tin.
- Bake for 45 minutes.
- Cool in tin then serve sliced.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1143, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 431.1, Sodium 3680.7, Carbohydrate 197.4, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 10.4, Protein 43.3
NO-KNEAD SUN-DRIED TOMATO GARLIC BASIL BREAD
An easy tasty bread made with no kneading. Just beat with a wooden spoon. Eat warm out of the oven or enjoy toasted with butter or in a hearty sandwich.
Provided by SPICYGIRL
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 4h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add warm water and olive oil; stir with a wooden spoon until well blended. Slowly mix in remaining 1 cup flour until dough holds together and isn't sticky.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until doubled in size, about 3 hours.
- Dust a baking sheet with cornmeal.
- Punch dough down and stir in sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and garlic using a wooden spoon or with your hands. Form dough into a loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet. Let dough rise in a warm area of the kitchen for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake in the preheated oven until loaf is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.7 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 679.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
Tips:
- To rehydrate sun-dried tomatoes quickly, place them in a bowl and cover them with hot water, letting them soak for 10 minutes.
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook is the most efficient way to knead the dough, but you can also knead it by hand on a lightly floured surface.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- You can use any type of olive you like in this recipe, but Kalamata and green olives are popular choices.
- If you don't have a loaf pan, you can bake the bread in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Sun-Dried Tomato Olive Loaf is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that's perfect for any occasion. It's made with simple ingredients and can be ready in under 2 hours. The bread is soft and fluffy, with a slightly tangy flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes and olives. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just enjoying on its own. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give Sun-Dried Tomato Olive Loaf a try!
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