Ciabatta olive sticks
Ciabatta olive sticks are crunchy Italian breadsticks studded with Kalamata olives, lemon zest and fresh oregano. The Thermomix TM7 kneads the airy dough to perfection and chops the olives evenly, giving bakery-quality grissini at home. Ideal as an aperitif snack, with soup or as part of an antipasti board.
About this recipe
Ciabatta olive sticks are a delicious Mediterranean bread snack that you can easily make yourself with the Thermomix TM7. If you are looking for recipes for an Italian aperitif or a tasty snack for guests, these grissini with Kalamata olives, lemon zest and fresh oregano are exactly what you need. The all-in-one kitchen machine kneads the wet ciabatta dough into a smooth, elastic mass without your hands getting sticky, and chops the olives evenly so that every stick is full of flavour. The combination of fruity olive oil, sea salt and the slight acidity of the lemon makes these breadsticks irresistibly crispy on the outside and airy on the inside. Serve them warm with a dip, alongside a soup, or as part of an antipasti board. With the TM7 you save time and effort, while the result tastes like it comes straight from an Italian bakery.
Preparation tips
- Let the ciabatta dough rest sufficiently after kneading so that it becomes airy and easy to shape; a wet dough gives the typical open structure of these olive sticks.
- Dry the Kalamata olives well with kitchen paper before chopping them in the Thermomix, so the dough does not become too wet and the sticks bake beautifully crisp.
- Brush the shaped sticks with olive oil and sprinkle extra sea salt and dried oregano on top before baking; this gives an intense Mediterranean flavour and a golden, crunchy crust.
Recipe variations
- Make a lactose-free version without any compromise: this recipe already contains no dairy, so simply check that your instant yeast is plant-based and serve the olive sticks with a dairy-free herb dip.
- For a festive variation, add strips of sun-dried tomato and a pinch of chilli flakes to the dough along with the Kalamata olives; this gives the sticks a spicy, colourful twist for a drinks party.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise weighing - The TM7 weighs the baker's flour and water directly in the mixing bowl for a perfectly balanced ciabatta dough. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Even chopping - The Thermomix chops the Kalamata olives uniformly so every stick carries the same Mediterranean flavour. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free kneading - The TM7 kneads the sticky ciabatta dough hands-free until smooth and elastic without messy fingers. [Kneading]. [Hands-Free]
- Fresh grinding - The Thermomix grinds the dried oregano to release maximum aroma throughout the olive stick dough. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Even mixing - The TM7 mixes the olive oil and lemon zest evenly through the dough for consistent flavour in every bite. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- lemon
- fresh oregano
- water
- dried instant yeast
- olive oil
- baker's flour
- sea salt
- pitted Kalamata olives