Olive And Oregano Italian Bread Recipe

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Olive And Oregano Italian Bread
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  1. This is a very rustic loaf of Italian bread. It is absolutely delicious. I have written the recipe to use a food processor but, of course, it can be made by hand as well.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Dissolve the yeast in the 1/4 cup of water heated to from 105°F to 115°F; stir well and set aside.
  3. Using the 1 tablespoon of olive oil sauté the onions until they are light brown in color then set aside until needed.
  4. Mix together the flour, salt and sugar. With the processor running add the yeast-water through the chute, then in a steady stream add as much of the 1 cup of water heated to from 105°F to 115°F, until the dough forms a ball. STOP immediately.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and sift, lightly with flour, to be able to handle it. Flatten out the dough and distribute the cooked onions and oil, chopped olives, oregano, parsley and cracked black pepper evenly over the surface.
  6. Knead for several minutes to incorporate these additives into the dough and develop the gluten. Lightly coat the dough with oil, cover and put in a warm place to allow the dough to rise until double in size (about 2 hours).
  7. Punch down the dough and knead for a couple of minutes. Shape the dough into an 8-inch rounded-dome loaf. Dust cornmeal on a baking sheet and place the loaf on it. Using a razor blade or sharp knife cut a diamond pattern in the surface of the bread.
  8. When the bread has risen a second time and is ready to bake, dust the top lightly with a little flour. Bake it for 10 minutes at 425°F. Then reduce the temperature to 400°F and continue baking for 30 minutes. Loaf is done when tapping on the bottom sounds hollow.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3219.59 Kcal (13480 kJ)
Calories from fat 1115.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 123.95g 191%
Sodium 14586.61mg 608%
Potassium 1404.88mg 30%
Total Carbs 469.84g 157%
Sugars 9.72g 39%
Dietary Fiber 57.47g 230%
Protein 62.51g 125%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 18%
Iron 30.4mg 169%
Calcium 1505.7mg 151%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 257.48 Kcal (1078 kJ)
Calories from fat 89.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.91g 191%
Sodium 1166.55mg 608%
Potassium 112.35mg 30%
Total Carbs 37.58g 157%
Sugars 0.78g 39%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g 230%
Protein 5g 125%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 18%
Iron 2.4mg 169%
Calcium 120.4mg 151%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 73.9
    Points
  • 84
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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