Armenian Olive Bread Recipe - Armenian Food - Heghineh Cooking Show

black olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: green olives

Kalamata olives provide a richer flavor while green olives are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and can be more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content, while bread flour can enhance texture.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Chia seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of yeast with 1 1/2 cups of warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.

In a large mixing bowl, add 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar, and mix well.

Pour the yeast mixture and 1/4 cup of olive oil into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

After the dough has risen, punch it down and fold in 1 cup each of chopped black and green olives, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of dried herbs.

Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased baking pan.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds on top of the loaf and let it rise again for 30 minutes.

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until it is golden brown.

Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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