How to make Olive Bread
If you are a lover of bread and olives, this step-by-step guide to making olive bread is for you. This olive bread is tasty, soft and perfect to be served as an appetizer or complement to your meals. Let's get started!
Ingredients:
- 500g wheat flour
- 300ml of warm water
- 10g of salt
- 15g of fresh yeast
- 100g pitted green olives
- 100g pitted black olives
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Preparation:
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Then make a hole in the center of the flour. Dissolve the yeast in warm water and pour it into the hole. Mix the ingredients together, adding the water gradually until a dough forms. The dough should be soft but not sticky. If necessary, add more flour or water.
Step 2: Knead the Dough
Place the dough on a clean, floured surface. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. This is an important step in developing the gluten in the flour, which will give the bread its light, airy texture.
Step 3: Add the Olives
Cut the olives into small pieces and add them to the dough, along with the tablespoon of olive oil. Keep kneading the dough until the olives are evenly distributed.
Step 4: Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough in a large bowl, cover with a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until the dough has doubled in size. This process is called leavening and is essential for the flavor and texture of bread.
Step 5: Form the Bread
After the dough has risen, knead it briefly to remove air. Then mold the dough into the shape you want. You can make one big round loaf, or divide the dough into smaller loaves.
Step 6: Bake the Bread
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Place the bread on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and makes a hollow sound when tapped on the bottom. Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Conclusion:
Making olive bread at home may seem like a challenge, but with this step-by-step recipe, you'll see that it's quite a simple and rewarding task. This bread is perfect to serve as an aperitif, to accompany a salad, or simply to enjoy with a little extra virgin olive oil. Bon appetit!
