Olive Bread

Olive Bread

A rich textured bread with pieces of olives through the bread!

Preparation Time 25 minutes
Baking Time 35 minutes
Portions 1 Loaf
Skill Level Easy
Average Rating 5 stars
 

Olive Bread Ingredients

450 grams Very Strong White Bread Flour (Allinson) Very Strong White Bread Flour (Allinson)
2 tsp Golden Granulated Sugar (Billington's) Golden Granulated Sugar (Billington's)
1.50 tsp Salt
60 grams Green Or Black Olives, Roughly Chopped
1.25 tsp Easy Bake Yeast (Allinson) Easy Bake Yeast (Allinson)
2 tbsp Olive Oil
275 ml Warm Water Warm
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How to make Olive Bread

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  1. Put the flour, sugar, salt, olives and yeast into a bowl. method tip
  2. Mix to a soft dough with the oil and water. method tip
  3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes. method tip
  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 put into an appropriate greased tin.
  6. Leave the dough to prove until double in size. Preheat the oven to 220°C/fan 200°C/Gas Mark 7 method tip
  7. Add your chosen topping/glaze if using and place in an oven and immediately turn the heat down to 200°C/fan 180°C/Gas Mark 6.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes for flat bread and 30-35 minutes for a loaf. method tip
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Read all reviews (1) | Average rating: 5 stars

"I tried this recipe on Sunday it was amazing the flavour of the olives came through beautifully thank you Bakingmad."

18-04-2012 | Author: M44BES21 | 5 stars

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