This a great rustic loaf that pares well with wine and cheese. Toss in some fruit and a good book.................................... Prep time includes rise time.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium bowl combine the yeast, sugar and 1/4 cup warm water.
- Let stand for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl combine the flour and salt.
- Give it a quick mix and add the oil, olives, onions along with the remaining 3/4 cup water.
- Mix until dough is evenly blended, around 3 minutes or so.
- Turn out onto a lightly floured board and kneed for 10 minutes.
- Place dough in a well oiled bowl, turn once and cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel and place in a warm spot until doubled, around 2 hours.
- Sprinkle a pizza pan with the corn meal.
- Punch down the bread dough, shape into a round shape, cover with a towel and let rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Bake bread for 15 minutes at 400 degrees then reduce heat to 375 degrees.
- Bake until bread sounds hollow when tapped on bottom and top is a golden brown color.
- Brush with melted butter, top with shredded cheddar and bake for 5-7 minutes more.
- Remove and let cool on a rack.
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