Accompaniments

Olive & Rosemary Bread

INGREDIENTS 450g bread flour, plus extra for shaping 2 tsp instant yeast (or 1 sachet) 2 tsp of salt 375 mL lukewarm water 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted & roughly chopped 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary leaves METHOD Prepare & proof the doughIn a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast & salt. Add the water along with the olives & rosemary & stir until a sticky dough forms.Transfer the dough to a lined proving basket or bowl lightly dusted with flour. Cover & leave in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 45 minutes to 2 hours.Carefully transfer the dough onto a sheet of baking paper, seam‑side facing down. Oven PrepPreheat the oven with cast iron pot to 250ºC (fan forced). BakeRemove the hot pot from the oven & carefully lower the dough (holding onto the edges of the baking paper) into the pot. Cover with the lid & bake for 30 minutes.Remove the lid & bake for a further 15 minutes, or until the bread is deeply golden & cooked through. TO SERVE Remove from the pot & cool on a wire rack for minimum 15 minutes before slicing. MAKE AHEAD TIP After the first rise, cover the dough & refrigerate for up to 2 days. When ready to bake, remove from the fridge & allow to reach room temperature for about 45 minutes, then continue from the preheating step. TOOLS Cast Iron Pot Cotton Reusable Bread Bag Bread Bin Acacia Wood Chopping Board Mixing Bowl