A Crusty Artisan Bread with Asteri Greek Salad Blend & Extra Virgin Olive Oil

There are few things more satisfying than pulling a golden loaf of homemade bread from the oven. Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, this rustic artisan loaf is wonderfully simple—but with a Mediterranean twist, it becomes something truly special.

By adding Asteri Greek Salad Blend, fragrant rosemary, garlic, and a drizzle of our premium Asteri Extra Virgin Olive Oil, this everyday bread transforms into something worthy of any dinner table, charcuterie board, or olive oil dip.

Best of all? It's surprisingly easy, even if you're new to bread baking.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe

✔ Crispy, bakery-style crust

✔ Soft, hearty interior

✔ Loaded with Mediterranean flavor

✔ Perfect for dipping in EVOO, serving with soup, or building incredible sandwiches

✔ Makes two beautiful artisan loaves

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Rustic Greek Artisan Bread

Prep Time

2½ hours

Bake Time

30 minutes

Yield

2 loaves

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Ingredients

• • 5⅓ cups white whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp instant yeast (or 1 packet active dry yeast)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp Asteri Greek Salad Blend
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp dried rosemary
  • ¾ cup pitted Kalamata olives, drained, patted dry, and roughly chopped
  • 2 cups warm water (adjust as needed)

• Optional: For the Top

  • 1–2 tablespoons Asteri Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • Flaky sea salt

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Directions

1. Mix

Combine the flours, yeast, honey, salt, Asteri Greek Salad Blend, garlic powder, rosemary, and warm water.

If using active dry yeast, proof it first with ¼ cup warm water and a teaspoon of the honey.

Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

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2. Knead

Allow the dough to rest for 15 minutes.

Knead by hand for about 10 minutes or 5 minutes using a stand mixer until smooth and elastic.

Adjust with a little extra flour or water if needed.

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3. First Rise

Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

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4. Shape

Punch down the dough and divide into two portions.

Shape into rustic rounds or oval artisan loaves.

Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or into a Dutch oven.

Cover and allow to rise another hour.

Meanwhile preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).

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5. Finish

Brush each loaf generously with Asteri Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Sprinkle with Everything Bagel Seasoning.

Score the tops with a sharp knife.

Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).

Cool before slicing...if you can wait.

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Asteri Tip

Serve warm with a generous pour of Asteri Extra Virgin Olive Oil seasoned with a pinch of Asteri Greek Salad Blendfor the easiest (and arguably best) bread dip you'll ever make.

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Perfect Pairings

This loaf is fantastic with:

• Greek salads
• Charcuterie boards
• Tomato soup
• Pasta night
• Breakfast toast
• Grilled sandwiches
• Bruschetta
• Olive oil dipping plates
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Because Great Bread Deserves Great Olive Oil

Homemade bread is comforting. Fresh, premium Greek olive oil makes it unforgettable.

One warm slice, one generous drizzle of Asteri EVOO, and suddenly you're not just making bread—you're bringing a little Mediterranean magic to your table.