Bread Machine Olive-Parmesan Bread
- Total
- 4 hr
- Yield
- 1 loaf (12 slices)
- Level
- medium
- Cuisine
- American
Homemade bread machine loaf with briny olives and sharp Parmesan cheese. Uses basic white cycle with garlic powder for subtle flavor. Requires a 1.5-pound or larger capacity machine. Simple ingredient list relies on bread machine automation for hands-off preparation.
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Method
6 steps- 1
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off
- 2
Measure all remaining ingredients carefully
- 3
Follow manufacturer's directions for placing ingredients in bread machine pan
- 4
Select Basic/White cycle
- 5
Do not use delay cycle
- 6
Follow manufacturer's directions for starting machine
Tips
Spoon flour gently to avoid compacting and ensure accurate measurement
Do not use delay cycle as dairy and olives may not hold well over extended time
Good to Know
Store cooled bread in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze up to 3 months.
Prepare and place all ingredients in bread machine pan up to 2 hours before starting cycle; do not use delay cycle due to perishable ingredients.
Slice and serve warm or at room temperature. Toast if desired.
Common Mistakes
Do not pack flour into measuring cup to avoid dense crumb
Do not use delay cycle as olives and dairy may spoil or degrade over time
Do not skip measuring ingredients carefully as bread machine requires precise ratios