Pull-Apart Mediterranean Olive & Red Pepper Bread 🫒🍞
✨ Why This Recipe Works
An airy, golden olive-oil-enriched Balkan bread studded with sliced green olives, sweet diced red peppers, and aromatic fresh dill.
Crafted with everyday pantry staples and perfected in Mery's home kitchen, this Pull-Apart Mediterranean Olive & Red Pepper Bread 🫒🍞 brings authentic comfort and vibrant flavors straight to your table. Every step has been carefully timed and measured so home cooks of any skill level can recreate foolproof, delicious results with ease.
With a quick 25 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking, this wholesome dish balances ease and rich flavor without requiring complicated culinary equipment.
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🥗 Ingredients (tap to check off)
- 8 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 cups lukewarm water (divided)
- 1.5 tsp fresh yeast (or 2/3 tsp active dry yeast)
- 2 tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for pans)
- 0.75 cup green olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 large red bell pepper (fresh or pickled), finely diced
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 0.5 tsp flaky sea salt for sprinkling
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, dissolve fresh yeast into 100 ml lukewarm water. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
Mix the Dough
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, yeast liquid, remaining 500 ml water, and 2 tbsp olive oil into a rough dough.
First Proof
Cover and let rest in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in volume.
Incorporate Fillings
Deflate dough gently. Scatter sliced green olives, diced red bell pepper, and fresh dill. Fold dough several times to distribute.
Shape & Pan
Grease a deep pan with olive oil. Divide into adjoining pull-apart rolls.
Second Rise & Bake
Rest 20–30 mins. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 mins until golden brown.
Finish & Serve
Brush warm crust with olive oil and pull apart warm.
❄️ Storing & Reheating Leftovers
Refrigeration: Allow the dish to cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat with a small splash of water or olive oil, or in a 350°F (175°C) oven until thoroughly warmed. This preserves the delicate moisture without drying out the texture.
🍳 Recommended Kitchen Equipment
Kitchen Note: Having the right kitchen tools ensures foolproof results. We recommend items tested in our own home kitchen.
📊 Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)
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