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Herbed Olive Bread
Recipes
Herbed Olive Bread

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 (14.5-oz) box country white bread mix
  • 1 (4.25-oz) can chopped black olives,drained
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup hot water
  • all-purpose flour, for rolling dough
  • margarine (or butter), for serving with bread

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray. Chop basil. Combine bread mix and yeast (from bread mix) in large mixing bowl; stir in olives, cheese, and basil until well blended.
    2. Add water, stirring until soft dough forms; turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead 3–4 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place dough on baking sheet, forming into a 15-inch loaf. Make two ¼-inch slits diagonally across top. Let stand 10 minutes to rest.
    3. Bake bread 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°F. Bake 8–10 more minutes or until golden. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with butter. (Makes 12 servings.)