Roasted Red Pepper & Black Olive Bread

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Savory Italian-style loaf packed with smoky bacon, sweet peppers, and briny olives.
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Roasted Red Pepper & Black Olive Bread

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 405.8

Description

This hearty homemade bread is a celebration of bold Italian flavors, combining the smokiness of crisp bacon with the sweetness of roasted red peppers and the briny punch of black olives. The dough is enriched with eggs and fresh rosemary, resulting in a tender crumb with a golden, savory crust. Its perfect for serving alongside soup, as an antipasto board centerpiece, or simply toasted with butter for a luxurious snack.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, drain on paper towels, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the skillet.
  2. In the reserved bacon drippings, saut sliced onions until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add chopped garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  4. Add beaten eggs, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
  5. Gradually add bread flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a stiff dough forms. Knead in the remaining flour if needed until the dough is smooth and elastic.
  6. Fold in the cooked bacon, sauted onion-garlic mixture, chopped roasted red peppers, halved olives, chopped rosemary, and grated Parmesan cheese. Knead briefly to distribute evenly.
  7. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  8. Punch down dough and divide into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a loaf and place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  9. Cover loaves and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  10. Bake in preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 190F (88C).
  11. Cool on wire racks before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 405.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.5g49%
Saturated Fat 10.5g53%
Cholesterol 34.5mg12%
Sodium 1287.8mg54%
Total Carbohydrate 1.0g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.4g
Protein 27.8g56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bread, italian, roasted red pepper, black olive, bacon, rosemary, garlic, parmesan, savory, yeast dough, homemade bread, antipasto, baked, vegetarian option, dinner side, snack, comfort food, garlic bread, herb bread, party food, brunch
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