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Olive Rustic Bread

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 38 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 8 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups warm water
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup kalamata olives pitted and chopped, patted dry
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Combine water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; stand 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Stir yeast mixture and oil into flour until sticky dough forms.
  4. Knead on floured surface 8 minutes until smooth; flatten slightly, fold in olives, and knead gently to distribute.
  5. Place in oiled bowl; cover with plastic wrap and rise 1.5 hours until doubled.
  6. Turn onto floured surface; shape oval loaf on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Cover loosely; rise 40 minutes, then preheat oven to 425°F.
  8. Score top with 3-4 diagonal slashes; bake 35-38 minutes until golden brown and crusty. Cool on wire rack 20 minutes before serving.