Olive Bread

IngredientsPrint recipe

• 1/2 cup + 1/4 cup warm water
• 1/2 packet dry yeast
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup pitted black olives (drained)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix the yeast with warm water and sugar, set aside until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the salt and the flour. Add the olive oil and yeast mixture. Combine with a wooden spoon then knead with your hands.
3. Add the olives and knead a few more minutes. (Add flour 1 Tbsp at a time if the dough is too sticky). Form a ball, transfer to a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
5. After an hour, dump the dough on a floured surface and shape and score the bread.
6. Bake for about 20 minutes.