🛒 Recipe Ingredient List

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🥣 How to Make Mediterranean Olive and Feta Bread

Start by preheating your oven and greasing a standard loaf pan so the bread releases easily once baked. You can also line the pan with parchment paper if you like an easy lift.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients until they look evenly blended. This means the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, black pepper, and dried oregano. Whisking them first ensures your loaf rises evenly and the seasonings don’t clump in one spot.

Next, add the mix-ins that make this a savory Mediterranean bread. Stir in chopped kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, fresh rosemary, fresh thyme, and lemon zest. Tossing them with the dry ingredients coats everything lightly in flour, which keeps the olives and cheese from sinking to the bottom of the loaf as it bakes.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until the eggs are smooth and the milk and olive oil look fully combined. The olive oil is what keeps this quick bread moist and gives it a rich flavor that pairs beautifully with the feta.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently fold everything together with a spatula. You want the flour to disappear but avoid overmixing because that can make the bread dense. The batter should look thick but still spreadable.

Scoop the batter into your prepared loaf pan and spread it into an even layer. If you want an extra pretty finish, sprinkle a few extra olives or herbs over the top before baking.

Bake until the loaf is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If the bread is browning too quickly, you can tent it loosely with foil during the last part of baking.

Let the loaf cool in the pan for about ten minutes so it sets, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling on a rack helps the crust stay crisp instead of steaming in the pan. Once cooled, slice and serve your Mediterranean olive and feta bread on its own, as a side for soups and salads, or even toasted with a drizzle of olive oil.

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Olive and Feta Bread Serving Suggestions

This Mediterranean olive and feta bread works in so many ways. Serve it warm with a little olive oil or soft butter for a simple appetizer or snack. The salty feta and briny olives give each slice plenty of flavor on their own, but a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil really brings it to life.

It pairs beautifully with soups and salads. Try it with a tomato basil soup, a bowl of chicken noodle, or a crisp Greek salad loaded with cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions. The bread soaks up broth and adds a hearty touch to lighter meals.

For a Mediterranean-style dinner, serve it on the side with grilled chicken, roasted lamb, or gyros. It also fits right in with a mezze platter filled with hummus, tzatziki, roasted peppers, and marinated artichokes.

At brunch, this bread can sit alongside eggs, roasted potatoes, and fresh fruit.