Black olive and mediterranean spice bread –Welcome to the delightful world of baking, where flour flies and creativity reigns supreme! Today, we’re diving into a recipe that will make your taste buds dance—Black Olive Bread, straight from the ovens of Olivier’s Bakery in London. Grab your apron and let’s get started! Trust us, once you’ve sampled a slice, you’ll be hooked!
Behold the Beauty of Black Olive Bread!
Take a moment to admire this glorious creation. Just look at that texture! Isn’t it simply drool-worthy? The rich black olives nestled in the bread are like little treasures waiting to be discovered. Check out the image below:
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to channel your inner baker:
- 400g strong white bread flour
- 7g dried yeast
- 10g salt
- 300ml warm water
- 100g pitted black olives, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
Are you ready to create magic? Follow these steps to bake your own Black Olive Bread:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the strong white bread flour, salt, and sugar together. Make a well in the center.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the dried yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy. Don’t skip this step; it’s what gives your bread that magical rise!
- Pour the yeast mixture into the well of the flour mixture. Add the olive oil and mix until it forms a dough. You may need to get those hands a little dirty, but it’ll be worth it!
- Once your dough is nice and combined, add in those succulent black olives. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Channel your inner bread whisperer here!
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size. This is the hardest part—waiting!
- Once your dough has risen, punch it down gently (yes, you can punch it) and shape it into a loaf or rolls, whatever floats your boat. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let the shaped dough rise again for about 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F) during this time.
- Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. The aroma wafting through your kitchen will be nothing short of heavenly!
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. Or, if you’re impatient (we get it), slice it warm and slather with some butter!
And just like that, you’ve mastered the art of Black Olive Bread! Enjoy each and every bite of this savory delight. Your friends and family will be begging for more; you might even start a small bread fan club. Happy baking!
