Olive Bread

Name: Olive Bread
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1/4 cup canola oil; 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sliced pitted green olives

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sliced pitted green olives

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the oil, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
2

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.
3

Punch dough down. Roll into a 16-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Sprinkle olives to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down on a greased
4

. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes.
5

Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.