Olive Tomato Rolls Recipes

OLIVE TOMATO ROLLS

Steps:

• Combine extra virgin olive oil, half of the chopped sun dried tomatoes, the thyme, and the crushed garlic in a food processor.
• Mix yeast and 1/4 C 105-115 degree water and set aside.
• In one large bowl, combine whole wheat and white flour.
• In a second large bowl, combine the olive oil mixture, the beaten egg, the 2 1/4 C warm water, the Katamala olive juice, salt, olives, tomatoes, and prepared yeast.
• Mix the flour into the oil mixture. Add more flour if the dough is still too moist.
• Place dough in a greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let the dough rise for one hour.
• Roll the dough out onto a cutting board and punch down before cutting into eight pieces.
• Shape the pieces into rolls and place on two greased cookie sheets. Cut the tops of the rolls with a knife, and cover with damp cloths for another hour.
• Brush the rolls with the egg whites and bake in a 400 degree oven for twenty minutes.

TOMATO OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onion and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

OLIVE AND TOMATO BREAD

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.

TOMATO-BASIL PULL-APART ROLLS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. In a large bowl, beat egg, tomato paste, oil, salt, yeast mixture and 1 cup flour on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease the top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., In a bowl, toss filling ingredients. Punch down dough; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x12-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices., Place, cut side down, in a parchment-lined 10-in. cast-iron skillet. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove rolls to a wire rack. , Freeze option: Securely wrap cooled rolls in foil; place in an airtight container. To use, partially thaw overnight in refrigerator. Reheat rolls, wrapped in foil, in a preheated 300° oven until warm, about 25 minutes.