Best 6 Tomato Olive Bread Recipes

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Are you ready to take your taste buds on an Italian summer vacation? Let's explore the vibrant flavors and aromas of homemade tomato and olive bread. This Mediterranean-inspired masterpiece combines the freshness of ripe tomatoes, the savory saltiness of olives, and the comfort of warm, fluffy bread. Our guide will reveal the secrets to creating this culinary treasure at home, allowing you to impress your friends and family with each aromatic slice.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND OLIVE QUICK BREAD



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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

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbled
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, drained and chopped (packed in oil)
2 tablespoons oil (Reserves of the tomatoes in oil)
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted and cooled
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons capers, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

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



Beer, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Olive Quick Bread image

Categories     Bread     Beer     Olive     Tomato     Bake     Gourmet

Yield Makes 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
1 large egg, beaten lightly
a 12-ounce bottle of beer (not dark)
1/2 cup chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, reserving 1 tablespoon of the oil
1/3 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives

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



Halibut with Olive Tarragon Bread Crumbs on Roasted Tomato and Garlic Coulis image

Categories     Garlic     Olive     Tomato     Roast     Halibut     Winter     Tarragon     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

Bread Crumbs
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (from about 1 slice)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons chopped pitted Kalamata or other brine-cured black olives (about 5)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
two 1-inch thick halibut or other firm-fleshed fish fillets such as scrod (each about 6 ounces)
Coulis
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for brushing pan
3/4 pound plum tomatoes (about 6), cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste
about 1/4 cup water for thinning 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



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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

6 to 8 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
4 teaspoons salt
3 cups water
1/3 cup olive oil
1 jar (8 ounces) pitted Greek olives, drained and sliced
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts :

TOMATO & OLIVE BREAD



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Ann Yarber of Goldsby, Oklahoma writes, "i like to serve this savory yeast bread with spaghetti and meatballs or a good steak." Pesto and ripe olives give this loaf a distinctive flavor that complements almost any meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 mini loaf (6 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped ripe olives
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato pesto
1 tablespoon egg white
2-1/4 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 to 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the cheese, olives, oil, pesto, egg white, sugar, salt and 3/4 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; shape into a loaf. Place in a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes., Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TOASTED BREAD WITH TOMATO & OLIVE OIL



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Make and share this Toasted Bread With Tomato & Olive Oil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 bread slices

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 slices Italian bread or 4 slices French bread, thinly sliced
2 roma tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
1/2-1 teaspoon za'atar spice mix
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Toast the bread in a toaster until crispy & golden but not very dark.
  • Spread the tomato slices over the bread so it is covered. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes then brush with a basting brush to spread. Sprinkle the za'atar & salt over the tomatoes.
  • Place the bread on a baking sheet then put in the oven on broil. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the edges of the bread start to darken & the tomatoes start to soften.
  • Note: Watch carefully to make sure the bread doesn't burn. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 118.4, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1, Protein 2

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of your bread. Look for tomatoes that are deeply colored and have a sweet, slightly tangy aroma.
  • Use good quality olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this bread. It has a rich, fruity flavor that will complement the tomatoes and olives.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will develop the gluten in the flour too much, resulting in a tough bread. Mix the dough just until it comes together.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: This will help the dough to double in size and develop a light, airy texture.
  • Bake the bread until it is golden brown: This will ensure that the bread is cooked through and has a crispy crust.

Conclusion:

Tomato olive bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and olives, and it is also a perfect bread for sandwiches, bruschetta, or just eating on its own. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this bread is a great choice for both experienced and novice bakers. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying bread to make, give tomato olive bread a try!

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