Description
This Mediterranean Bread with Kalamata Olives and Feta is a flavorful, savory loaf featuring sun-dried tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives wrapped in soft French bread dough. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or accompaniment to your favorite Mediterranean meal, this easy-to-make bread combines vibrant flavors with a pleasing texture, baked to a golden brown in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, chopped)
- 11 oz. refrigerated French bread dough (1 can)
- 4 tablespoons pesto
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives (pitted and chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the bread.
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives into small pieces and set aside.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Roll Out Dough: Unroll the French bread dough onto a flat surface, spreading it out evenly.
- Spread Pesto: Evenly spread 4 tablespoons of pesto over the rolled-out dough, leaving a 1-inch margin around the edges to seal the roll later.
- Add Fillings: Sprinkle the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped Kalamata olives evenly over the pesto layer.
- Roll and Seal: Carefully roll up the dough tightly into a loaf shape, pinching the ends together to seal and keep the filling inside.
- Bake: Place the loaf on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the bread is golden and browned on the bottom.
Notes
- Ensure the loaf is tightly rolled and sealed to prevent fillings from spilling during baking.
- Use refrigerated French bread dough for convenience and best texture.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish to complement Mediterranean meals.
- Variations: Add fresh herbs like oregano or thyme for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
