Olive bread - recipe

Ingredients

Recipe , Bread , Olive

1
Put the flour, sugar, salt, olives and yeast into a bowl.

For this step you'll need:
- 450g Very strong white bread flour
- 2tsp Unrefined golden granulated sugar
- 1½tsp Salt
- 60g Olives green or black, roughly chopped
- 1¼tsp Easy bake yeast
2
Mix to a soft dough with the oil and water.

For this step you'll need:
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 275ml Warm water
3

Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
4

For a flat bread, press the dough out into a flat round and dimple the surface with your fingertips.
5

For a regular loaf; shape and place into an appropriate greased tin.
6

Leave the dough to prove until double in size. Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan, gas mark 7.)
7

Add your chosen topping/glaze if using and place in an oven and immediately turn the heat down to 200°C (180°C fan, gas mark 6).
8

Bake for 15-20 minutes for flat bread and 30-35 minutes for a loaf.

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