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No Knead Olive Bread and Butter

No Knead Olive Bread Recipe

No knead olive bread is an easy Dutch oven loaf loaded with briny olives and optional savory mix-ins. Perfect for soups, charcuterie boards, and entertaining.
Prep Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 193kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, and salt. Add the warm water and stir just until a shaggy dough forms. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 3 hours.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently stretch it into a rough rectangle, taking care not to deflate the air bubbles.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently stretch it into a rough rectangle, taking care not to deflate the air bubbles.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently stretch it into a rough rectangle, taking care not to deflate the air bubbles.
  • Sprinkle the olives and any optional salami and cheese evenly over the dough. Fold and shape the dough into a round loaf.
  • Place the loaf seam-side down on a sheet of parchment paper. Score the top with a sharp knife or bread lame and sprinkle with flaky salt and black pepper.
  • Carefully transfer the parchment and dough into the preheated Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and continue baking for 10–15 minutes, or until the bread is deeply golden brown and crisp.
  • Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 601mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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