From its humble origins in the Mediterranean region to its global popularity today, the olive and tomato bread has captivated taste buds with its delectable flavors and wholesome goodness. With its crusty exterior and soft, flavorful interior, this delectable bread is a symphony of savory and tangy flavors. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, preparing this timeless classic can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. So, let's embark on a culinary journey as we explore the world of olive and tomato bread, discovering its versatility and unveiling the secrets to creating the perfect loaf.
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SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND OLIVE QUICK BREAD
These breads keep well wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil, chilled for 1 week or frozen for 1 month.
Provided by 2Bleu
Categories Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 loafs, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- preheated oven to 350°F.
- Into a bowl sift together the flour, the baking powder, the baking soda, the salt, and the sugar.
- In a small skillet cook the garlic with the rosemary and the pepper in the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened and fragrant but not brown.
- In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, the milk, the shortening, and the garlic mixture.
- Add the flour mixture, and stir the batter until it is just combined. Stir in the sundried tomatoes, the olives, the capers, the parsley, and the Parmesan.
- Divide the batter among 2 buttered and floured regular sized loaf pans.
- Bake the breads in the middle of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
- Remove the breads from the pans and let them cool, right sides up, on a rack.
BEER, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, AND OLIVE QUICK BREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. and grease and flour a loaf pan, 9 by 5 by 3 inches. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, the salt, the baking soda, and the baking powder, add the egg, the beer, the tomatoes with the reserved oil, and the olives, and stir the batter until it is just combined. Turn the batter into the pan and bake the bread in the middle of the oven for 40 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Turn the bread out onto a rack and let it cool.
HALIBUT WITH OLIVE TARRAGON BREAD CRUMBS ON ROASTED TOMATO AND GARLIC COULIS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a small bowl, combine bread crumb ingredients. Bread crumbs may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise and mustard. Arrange fish in a lightly oiled shallow baking pan and season with salt and pepper. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on top of fillets and pat bread crumbs evenly on top. Roast fillets in middle of oven until just cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Serve fillets on top of coulis.
- Lightly brush a shallow baking pan with additional oil and in it arrange tomatoes in one layer. Brush tomatoes with remaining tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap garlic tightly in foil and roast tomatoes and garlic in pan in middle of oven about 20 minutes, or until tomatoes are lightly browned and garlic is tender when pierced with a knife. Peel garlic and in a blender purée with tomatoes and vinegar until smooth, adding some water if coulis is too thick. Season coulis with salt and pepper. Coulis may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- In a saucepan, heat coulis over low heat, thinning with more water if too thick, and season with salt and pepper. Keep coulis warm.
OLIVE AND TOMATO BREAD
This savory bread has a wonderful aroma and full flavor. It was an immediate hit with our Test Kitchen staff. -Kristin Arnett, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 3 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in olives and tomatoes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into thirds. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place in three greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
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Tips:
- Use the best quality ingredients you can find. Fresh, ripe tomatoes and flavorful olives will make a big difference in the final product.
- If you don't have the time to make your own sun-dried tomatoes, you can buy them pre-made. However, be sure to choose high-quality sun-dried tomatoes that are not too dry or chewy.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the olives and sun-dried tomatoes by hand. However, be sure to chop them very finely so that they distribute evenly throughout the bread.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the bread tough.
- If you don't have a loaf pan, you can bake the bread in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help the bread to hold its shape.
Conclusion:
Olive and tomato bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply served with a bowl of soup or salad. With its beautiful golden crust and flavorful interior, olive and tomato bread is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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