This Pull Apart Olive Bread recipe is all about taking ordinary dough and transforming it into something extraordinary with just a handful of flavorful ingredients. We’re talking about olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fragrant oregano, and rich feta cheese — and let’s not forget about the irresistible golden-brown crust that forms as it bakes. It’s like a work of art!

Side view of a loaf of olive bread with feta.

What is Olive Bread?
Ingredients You Need
Easy Steps to Make Olive Bread
Variations
Can I Store Leftovers?
More Bready Recipes
Pull Apart Olive Bread Recipe

But here’s the real kicker: thanks to our genius hack, you don’t need any fancy knife skills to enjoy this bread. Just grab a piece and pull—it’s that easy! Whether you’re snacking solo or hosting a gathering, this bread is guaranteed to steal the show.

What is Olive Bread?

Simple pre-made, unbaked rolls are the secret to making this a super quick and easy recipe for pull-apart bread. Then, nestled between the pillowy pockets of dough are briny Kalamata and green olives and bright sun-dried tomatoes to impart layers of flavor. Crumbled feta cheese adds its creamy saltiness to the top and oregano adds just the right amount of herbaceous flavor and fragrance.

As the bread bakes, the dough rises, the cheese melts, and the flavors mingle and meld into the most incredibly delicious bread! And since we use rolls to make the pull-apart bread, once it’s ready, you just tear off a piece. No knife needed!

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, this bread has the perfect texture while also packing a punch of flavor. Snack on it all on its own or serve it with dipping oil, marinara, whipped feta, or your favorite dip.

Raw bread rolls, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes in a loaf pan.

Raw bread rolls, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes in a loaf pan covered with plastic wrap.

Ingredients You Need

Unbaked dinner rolls – These little doughy balls are the building blocks of our pull-apart olive bread adventure. Buying dough that’s already made saves tons of time!
Sliced Kalamata olives – These tangy, briny slices add a burst of Mediterranean flavor to every bite.
Green olives – These add a slightly milder taste compared to their Kalamata counterparts, balancing out the flavor in the bread.
Sun-dried tomatoes – These chewy nuggets of concentrated tomato goodness add an irresistible sweet and savory kick and a bright pop of color.
Crumbled feta cheese – Feta adds a creamy, salty richness that takes this bread to the next level.
Dried oregano – A sprinkle of this fragrant herb brings a hint of earthy freshness to our bread and gives it that unmistakable Mediterranean flair.
Olive oil – Olive oil adds moisture and richness making each bite perfectly tender and flavorful. Plus, it gives the bread a gorgeous golden crust!
Non-stick cooking spray – A quick spritz of non-stick cooking spray ensures our bread pops out of the pan easily, so you can dive right in and devour the olive-y goodness once it’s had a few minutes to cool!

A love of feta olive bread in a bread pan.

Easy Steps to Make Olive Bread

Combine bread, tomatoes, and olives. Add the rolls to the prepared loaf pan and with the dry kalamata olives, green olives, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Cover. Place plastic wrap over the pan and let the loaf rise.
Add remaining ingredients. Crumble feta cheese over the top of the bread and evenly shake the oregano over top. Then, add the olive oil.
Bake. Place the pan in the oven and bake until it is fully cooked and golden brown.
Serve. Once you remove the pan from the oven, allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before serving it warm.

Variations

Veggies – Swap some or all of the olives for roasted red peppers and artichoke hearts.
Herbs – Add a sprinkle of basil or other dried herbs for a fresh twist.
Italian – Trade the olives for chopped pepperoni and black olives, and throw in some diced red bell peppers, Italian seasoning, and shredded mozzarella cheese for an Italian version.
Heat – Add sliced jalapeños or banana peppers for a spicy kick. Or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Mushrooms – Replace some or all of the olives with sautéed mushrooms and caramelized onions.
Cheese – Swap out the feta for Swiss, Monterey Jack, goat cheese, or cheddar.

Can I Store Leftovers?

Yes, you can definitely store leftovers — if you have any! But keep in mind that while typical baked bread can be stored on the counter, this version has cheese so it will need to be kept in the refrigerator or freezer.

To refrigerate the bread, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it for 3-4 days. To reheat it, just microwave it in intervals until it reaches the temperature you want.

You can freeze this bread for up to 3 months but keep in mind that the feta may not have exactly the same texture when it thaws. To defrost frozen bread, place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours before you intend to reheat it.

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