Mediterranean Black Olive Bread |
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Prep Time: 120 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 165 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This bread takes some time to prepare but is well worth it. Ingredients:
3 cups bread flour |
2 teaspoons active dry yeast |
2 tablespoons white sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder |
1 teaspoon italian seasoning |
1/2 cup chopped black olives |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c) |
1 tablespoon cornmeal |
Directions:
1. In a bowl, mix together flour, yeast, sugar, salt, garlic powder, italian seasoning, black olives, olive oil, and water.
2. Turn out dough on a floured board.
3. Knead until smooth- about 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Let rise about 45 minutes, until it doubles in size and punch down.
5. Knead for another 5 to 10 minutes an let rise for 30 minutes, until it doubles in size.
6. Round the dough on kneading board.
7. Place dough upside down in a bowl lined with a lint-free, well floured towel.
8. Let rise until double in size.
9. While the bread is rising for the third time, put a pan of water in the bottom of the oven.
10. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
11. Gently turn loaf out onto a sheet pan that has been lightly oiled and dusted with cornmeal.
12. Bake loaf at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes.
13. Reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake for 30 more minutes, or until done.
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