Orange Scented Steamed Bread with Green Olive Spread

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A unique and wonderful twist on a green olive spread with Sorrento Orange Olive Oil and Orange White Balsamic Vinegar. Any olive lover will certainly be craving this green olive spread recipe! An Olive Tap Recipe Contest Winner!

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Ingredients:

  • 4 T. The Olive Tap’s Sorrento Orange Olive Oil, divided plus more for oiling steamer rack
  • 1/3 C. milk
  • 1/3 C. orange juice
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 T. snipped oregano
  • 2 T. snipped flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 C. grated Manchego or Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 t. smoked paprika
  • 1 C. all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 C. cake flour
  • 1 T. baking powder
  • 1/2 t. ground black pepper
  • 1/4 t. orange zest, plus more for garnish
  •  1/2  C. chopped Spanish olives
  • 2 T. finely chopped toasted almonds
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 T. minced Green Onion
  • 1 t. The Olive Tap’s Orange White Balsamic Vinegar

 

Directions:

In a medium bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons of the oil, milk, orange juice and egg. In a large bowl combine the herbs, cheese, paprika, flours, baking powder and pepper; add the oil mixture and stir till evenly moistened.

Oil a steamer rack and drop heaping tablespoon of the dough onto the rack, making 8 mounds total. Set the rack over boiling water in a pot and cover. Steam 10 minutes or till the bread is dry in the center. Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with orange zest. Meanwhile, place the 1/4 teaspoon zest and remaining ingredients plus the rest of the oil in a food processor; pulse till spreading consistency. Place in a small dish  and serve with the bread.  Serves 8. Bread is best served warm.

An Original Recipe by Roxanne Chan
Recipe Contest Winner:  3rd Place Side Dish