The bread is round, with a rustic crust and a warm golden interior dotted with orange pieces, olives and rosemary.

Spanish-inspired Orange, Olive, and Rosemary Bread

Name: Spanish-inspired Orange, Olive, and Rosemary Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: all-purpose flour, 3 cups; salt, 1 teaspoon; instant dry yeast, 1 envelope; honey, 2 tablespoons; smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon; water, 1/2 cup warm; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; orange, 1 medium peeled and diced; Kalamata olives, 1/2 cup pitted and roughly chopped; rosemary, 2 tablespoons finely chopped; oil, as needed for greasing the pan

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 35 minutes

Style Spanish

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 30, 2023

This bread recipe takes inspiration from Spanish cuisine by using a variety of seasonal ingredients like oranges, olives, and rosemary. The use of honey and a touch of smoked paprika give the bread a unique sweetness and smoky flavor.

Ingredients (for 4)

All-purpose flour - 3 cups
Salt - 1 teaspoon
Instant dry yeast - 1 envelope
Honey - 2 tablespoons
Smoked paprika - 1/4 teaspoon
Water - 1/2 cup - warm
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Orange - 1 medium - peeled and diced
Kalamata olives - 1/2 cup - pitted and roughly chopped
Rosemary - 2 tablespoons - finely chopped
Oil - as needed - for greasing the pan

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣🍞🧂

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast.
Step 2 - 🍯🌶️💧🍈

Add honey, smoked paprika, warm water, and olive oil. Mix until the dough comes together.
Step 3 - 💪🍞🍶🌡️

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough into an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
Step 4 - 🔥🌡️🍳

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Grease a baking sheet or a round cast-iron skillet with oil.
Step 5 - 💥🍊🫒🌿🍞🍴

Punch the dough down and roll into a ball. Flatten the ball slightly and arrange the diced orange, olives, and rosemary on top of the dough. Roll the dough up around the filling, pinching the seam to seal. Place the dough seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet or skillet. Let it rest for another 10 minutes.
Step 6 - 👨‍🍳🍞🔥☀️🍴

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Additional

This bread is great on its own or as an accompaniment to soups or stews. For a vegan version, substitute honey with agave syrup or maple syrup. Kids can help knead the dough and arrange the filling. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days, or sliced and frozen for future meals.