Love-Me-Olive Greek Bread

Step 1: In a medium-hot skillet, saute the onions in the olive oil until soft. Place onions in a large bowl.

Step 2: Roughly chop the olives and add to onions; set aside.

Step 3: Add the flour, salt, yeast, parsley, cilantro or mint to the bowl holding the onions and olives.

Step 4: To the bowl, pour 2 cups tepid warm water.

Step 5: With clean hands, work in all ingredients with the flour. Add a little more water if the mixture feels dry.

Step 6: Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes.

Step 7: Put in clean bowl, cover with clear film (plastic wrap) and leave in a warm place, away from drafts, until doubled in bulk (for about 45 - 2 hours).

Step 8: Preheat the oven to 425-degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 9: Lightly grease two baking sheets. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and cut in half.

Step 10: Shape each half into a round and place both on the baking sheets.

Step 11: Cover loosely with lightly oiled clear film and leave in a warm place until doubled in size.

Step 12: Slash the tops of the loaves with a knife and then bake in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Step 13: Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Step 14: Serve with fresh unsalted Greek butter or as part of a meze table with Greek salad.