Black Olive Bread Spread Recipes

BLACK OLIVE BREAD SPREAD

Steps:

• Using a can opener, open the can of pitted olives partway. Holding the cover shut to keep the olives inside, drain all of the liquid into a sink. Remove the cover (or pull it back, but don't use your fingers) and empty the olives out into a bowl.
• You can skip this step if you want and just go to the next one; it's up to you. Anyway, on a plate or cutting board, begin cutting the olives into small slivers (they will make an "O" shape if you cut them properly). You will want to cut every olive in the can - this may take a little while! Each olive should make 3 or 4 slivers.
• Once you're done cutting all the olives, return them to the bowl. Using a dough blender, push down hard on the olives in the bowl to break them up into smaller bits. If you don't have a dough blender, you can use a large fork and press the prongs down against the olives instead. Don't pulverize the olives; you'll still want some pieces with a "C" shape.
• Now, add the Extra Virgin Olive Oil and stir the mixture thoroughly, so the oil covers most of the olives.
• Once the olives and oil are mixed, add the oregano, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder. Stir thoroughly so as the spices are evenly dispersed.
• You're done! Chill the mixture if you wish (it can last a while), or spoon on to freshly cut Italian bread and enjoy!

BLACK OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and, pulsing the machine on and off, process until they are just pureed. The spread should retain a bit of texture. Store, covered, in the refrigerator, up to a week.

MEDITERRANEAN BLACK OLIVE BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together flour, yeast, sugar, salt, garlic powder, italian seasoning, black olives, olive oil, and water.
• Turn out dough on a floured board.
• Knead until smooth- about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Let rise about 45 minutes, until it doubles in size and punch down.
• Knead for another 5 to 10 minutes an let rise for 30 minutes, until it doubles in size.
• Round the dough on kneading board.
• Place dough upside down in a bowl lined with a lint-free, well floured towel.
• Let rise until double in size.
• While the bread is rising for the third time, put a pan of water in the bottom of the oven.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Gently turn loaf out onto a sheet pan that has been lightly oiled and dusted with cornmeal.
• Bake loaf at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake for 30 more minutes, or until done.

MEDITERRANEAN BLACK OLIVE BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together flour, yeast, sugar, salt, black olives, olive oil, and water.
• Turn out dough onto a floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside, and let rise about 45 minutes, until it doubles in size. Punch down. Knead well again, for about 5 to 10 minutes. Let rise for about 30 minutes, until it doubles in size.
• Round the dough on kneading board. Place upside down in a bowl lined with a lint-free, well floured towel. Let rise until double in size.
• While the bread is rising for the third time, put a pan of water in the bottom of the oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Gently turn loaf out onto a sheet pan that has been lightly oiled and dusted with cornmeal.
• Bake loaf at 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Bake for 30 more minutes, or until done.