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Olive Bread
A flavorful homemade bread infused with olives and cheeses, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon rapid-rise yeast
- 1.5 cups water (room temperature)
- 0.5 cup Castelvetrano olives (pitted, roughly chopped)
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives (pitted, roughly chopped)
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.25 cup asiago cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and yeast in a bowl.
- Add water and stir until combined.
- Fold in olives, cheeses, and garlic.
- Let dough rise at room temperature for 18 hours, then shape into a ball and rest for 30 minutes.
- Score the top, then bake in a preheated 450°F Dutch oven for 45 minutes, uncovered for the last 15 minutes.
Notes
Use a sharp knife to score the dough before baking for a professional look.