PANERA KALAMATA OLIVE BREAD

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Eat this flavorful bread while it's fresh from the oven and imagine you're sitting under the warm Grecian sun. **This is a Panera Bread recipe.**

Provided by Celeste

Categories     Breads

Time 2h

Yield 2 loaves, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup warm water (95-105 F)
2 teaspoons fresh yeast
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup warm water (95-105 F)
3 tablespoons honey
4 teaspoons fresh yeast
1/4 cup vegetable shortening, plus
1 teaspoon vegetable shortening (2 ounces)
4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 3/4 cups kalamata olives, pitted

Steps:

  • To create the starter, combine the water and yeast in a medium mixing bowl. Stir to dissolve the yeast fully. Add the flour to the bowl and stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated. Cover with a cloth and ferment the starter at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • For the dough, combine the water, honey and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir to dissolve the yeast fully. Add the shortening, flour, salt, starter and olives. Mix on low speed until the dough is fully developed. Remove the dough from the mixing bowl. Divide the dough into 2 pieces weighing about 22 ounces each. Set aside any remaining dough and freeze for future use. Roll each piece of dough into a smooth ball. Place the dough on the counter or in a proofing basket and cover with a warm, damp cloth to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Form the dough into loaves and place them on the counter or in a proofing basket. Cover the loaves with a warm, damp cloth and proof at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Score the loaves with a sharp knife, spray with water, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the crusts are a deep golden brown and the middle of the loaves is 190-200 degrees.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and place it on the cooling rack for 30 minutes. If the bread was baked in loaf pans, remove the bread from the pans before cooling.

Bailey Mack
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bread didn't turn out right. It was too dry and crumbly.


Nakato Nansamba
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This bread is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, fluffier bread.


Lindiwe Jamu
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This bread is amazing! I love the combination of olives and cheese. It's the perfect bread for a party or a potluck.


Rashad Guli
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I made this bread for my family and they loved it! The olives give the bread a unique and flavorful twist.


Jam Qasim
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This bread is perfect for sandwiches. It's sturdy enough to hold up to all the fillings, but it's also soft and fluffy.


Crystal Tillis
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I still enjoyed this bread. The olives add a subtle salty flavor that is not overpowering.


Elie Boudahir
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This bread is delicious! I love the crispy crust and the soft, fluffy inside. The olives add a nice salty flavor.


Eduard Mihalascu
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I've been looking for a good Kalamata olive bread recipe and this one is it! The bread is moist and flavorful, and the olives add a nice touch.


Aki Shah
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This bread is a bit bland for my taste. I think it needs more salt and maybe some herbs.


Bulega Gideon
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out perfectly. It's so soft and fluffy. The olives add a nice salty flavor.


Love As
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This bread is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I love the combination of olives and cheese. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or just to eat on its own.


Lonnie Smith
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I made this bread for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The olives gave the bread a unique and flavorful twist.


Francis XDzi
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This bread is amazing! The crust is crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. The olives add a delicious salty flavor and briny aroma. I will definitely be making this again.


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