Mediterranean Diet Savory Sausage Bread

Elevate your bread game with this Mediterranean Diet Savory Sausage Bread, a wholesome, flavor-packed twist on a classic favorite. This recipe combines hearty whole wheat dough with a vibrant medley of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients like tender chicken sausage, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, salty black olives, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic fresh rosemary. The dough, enriched with extra virgin olive oil and naturally sweetened with honey, bakes to golden perfection, encasing a savory filling that bursts with bold flavors in every bite. Simple yet stunning, this sausage bread recipe is perfect for any meal, whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or satisfying centerpiece. Quick to prepare and undeniably delicious, it’s an irresistible addition to your Mediterranean diet recipe collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup chicken sausage, cooked and sliced
• 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
• 0.5 cup black olives, sliced
• 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour and instant yeast.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, mix together the warm water, extra virgin olive oil, honey, and sea salt until the honey and salt dissolve.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the flour and yeast mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.

Step 4

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.

Step 5

Place the dough back into the mixing bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 7

After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 10x14 inches.

Step 8

Evenly distribute the chicken sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese, and rosemary over the dough.

Step 9

Starting from one of the longer sides, carefully roll the dough into a log, encasing the filling.

Step 10

Place the rolled dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam side down.

Step 11

Using a sharp knife, make a few diagonal slits across the top of the loaf.

Step 12

Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 13

Remove from the oven and allow the bread to cool on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 14

Serve warm and enjoy your Mediterranean Diet Savory Sausage Bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1164.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2633.4

Total Fat 136.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 266.7mg	0%
Sodium 6616.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 283.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.6g	0%
Total Sugars 40.7g
Protein 100.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 761.3mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 3797.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 41.0%