Gluten-Free Olive Bread

Enjoy the savory notes of this delightful gluten-free olive bread, boasting a tender crumb and a subtly crisp crust. Its rich, briny olive flavor makes it a perfect accompaniment to soups, salads, or simply enjoyed on its own.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 60 min Total: 180 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This medium baking recipe yields 4 servings in about 3h (30 min prep, 60 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, gluten-free instant yeast — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more baking recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Olive Bread: When preparing this baking recipe, olives from a deli olive bar can pick up crumbs from shared spoons, so use pitted kalamatas from a sealed jar. Make sure the yeast and flour blend are labeled gluten-free, and wash the stand mixer's dough hook if it also kneads wheat bread.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Olive Bread: This recipe is gluten-free, relying on a blend of gluten-free flours and starches for structure. It avoids all gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (containing rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch) Shop
1 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your GF flour blend already contains it) Shop
1 tsp gluten-free instant yeast Shop
0.5 tsp salt
1 cup warm water (about 105-115°F)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped Shop
1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum (if using), salt, and gluten-free instant yeast. Ensure all the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined, creating a uniform base for the dough. This step takes about 1-2 minutes.
2 In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the warm water, room temperature eggs, and 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil until well combined and slightly frothy. This mixture should be smooth and homogenous, ready to be incorporated into the dry ingredients.
3 Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a sturdy spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix on low speed until a shaggy dough begins to form. Continue mixing for about 5-7 minutes on medium speed until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, though it will be stickier and less structured than traditional dough made with gluten-containing grains. Stir in the chopped kalamata olives and fresh rosemary, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
4 Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. With lightly oiled hands or a spatula, gently shape the sticky dough into a rustic loaf or round on the prepared baking sheet. Cover the loaf loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until it has visibly puffed up slightly. This resting period allows the yeast to activate and develop flavor.
5 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the oven is preheated and the dough has rested, bake the olive bread for approximately 50-60 minutes. The bread is done when it is deeply golden brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Allow the bread to cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing to prevent a gummy texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

365

Calories

Protein

41g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Fiber

229mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Pat the chopped kalamata olives dry before folding them in. Extra brine makes the gluten-free dough wetter.
A rustic round can look done before the center sets. Check that the inside reaches about 205-210°F.
Kalamata olives are salty, so you may want to reduce the 0.5 tsp salt slightly.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Olive Bread take?

Gluten-Free Olive Bread takes about 3 hours, including resting time: 30 minutes to prep and 60 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Olive Bread with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Olive Bread?

Check gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, gluten-free instant yeast before they go into Gluten-Free Olive Bread. Olives from a deli olive bar can pick up crumbs from shared spoons, so use pitted kalamatas from a sealed jar. Make sure the yeast and flour blend are labeled gluten-free, and wash the stand mixer's dough hook if it also kneads wheat bread.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Olive Bread use?

Gluten-Free Olive Bread relies on a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

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