Homemade Olive Bread Buns – Easy Mediterranean Recipe
Easy, flavorful olive bread buns you can bake at home – a taste of Italy in every bite
KITCHEN BLOG POST
Milly Baker
4/6/20262 min read
Experience the Warmth of Homemade Olive Bread Buns
There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread baking at home. If you love Italian and Mediterranean flavors, these Homemade Olive Bread Buns are a simple way to bring that taste into your kitchen. Soft, fluffy inside and slightly crispy on the outside, they are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even with a hearty pasta or salad.
Baking bread at home might seem intimidating, but this recipe is straightforward and fun, even for beginners. With just a few simple ingredients – flour, yeast, water, salt, olives, and extra virgin olive oil – you can make fresh, flavorful buns that taste like they came straight from an Italian bakery.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
Simple ingredients: No fancy tools or rare items needed.
Mediterranean flavor: Olives and olive oil bring that classic Italian taste.
Great for any occasion: Perfect for family meals, picnics, or a cozy breakfast.
Tips for Success:
Use good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
Let the dough rise properly – patience makes soft, fluffy buns.
Add olives evenly so every bite has that delicious salty burst.
Whether you’re an experienced baker or trying homemade bread for the first time, these olive buns are easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Imagine breaking one open, still warm, and tasting the soft crumb with salty, fruity olives – it’s a small slice of Italy right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
500g flour
7g dry yeast
300ml water
10g salt
150g pitted olives, chopped
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt. Slowly add water and olive oil, and knead until smooth.
Add olives: Fold in the chopped olives evenly into the dough.
First rise: Cover the dough and let it rise for 1–2 hours, until it doubles in size.
Shape buns: Divide the dough into small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Second rise: Let the buns rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Bake the buns for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Enjoy: Let cool slightly, then enjoy warm with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or your favorite Mediterranean dish.
