Olive bread is a savory yeasted bread studded with chopped or sliced olives, associated with Mediterranean baking traditions where olives are a dietary staple. Green olives, black olives, or a mix are folded into a standard dough of wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt before baking, giving the loaf a briny, savory flavor against a crisp crust and moist crumb. It is commonly served alongside soups, stews, and pasta, used for sandwiches, or offered as an appetizer with a drizzle of olive oil. Variations add rosemary, garlic, or sun-dried tomatoes, and shapes range from rustic round loaves to more uniform sliced loaves depending on the region and baker.