Turkish olive bread (zeytin ekmeği)

Turkish olive bread (zeytin ekmeği)

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Simple recipe for black olive sandwiches, perfect for an appetizer or a quick meal.

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These black olive sandwiches are a delicious way to start your meal. They are crispy and flavorful, making them perfect for an appetizer or a snack.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time45 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting1 hr
  • Total2 hr 5 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$2.51 $0.63 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.96
  • $0.04
  • $0.01
  • $0.24
  • $1.26

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water. ≈ 4 min
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and oil. Add the water to the yeast and knead on a floured surface until the dough is smooth and no longer sticks, about 20 minutes.
  3. Form a large ball, place it in a lightly floured container, cover with a cloth, and let it rise for 40 minutes.
  4. Release the dough, add the olives, and knead until they are evenly distributed. ≈ 10 min
  5. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
  6. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape them into small rolls. Make 3 or 4 cuts on the top of each roll, place them on a baking sheet, and let them rise for 20 minutes in a warm place.
  7. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, halfway through the cooking time.

The bill

Turkish olive bread (zeytin ekmeği)

  • 3 cups of 1/4 flour$0.96
  • 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar$0.01
  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil$0.24
  • 150 g of chopped, brined olives$1.26

Total$2.51

that's $0.63 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 ml of hot water
  • 1 packet of dry yeast
  • 3 cups of 1/4 flour
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 150 g of chopped, brined olives

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