Artisan Olive Bread with Drizzle Tapenade
This delectable bread and tapenade combo is the perfect dipping, snacking, sneaking-a-tiny-bite dish to fulfill that daily olive craving!
By Shadae Williams | @shadaewilliams
Ingredients
Instructions
Active Time: 35 Minutes
Full Time: 4 Hours
In a small bowl, combine the warm water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy. If the mixture doesn't froth, your yeast may be old or the water too hot/cold, so you might need to start over with fresh yeast and properly warmed water.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and a pinch of salt (optional, but recommended for flavor).
Create a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the frothy yeast mixture and Sizzle.
Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon or spatula until it starts to come together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. You may need to add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.
Lightly oil a large bowl with a little more Sizzle.
Place the kneaded dough in the bowl and cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap.
Let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough to release the air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a loaf or place it into a greased loaf pan.
Cover the shaped dough with a damp cloth and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat your oven to 450F.
If you like, you can make a few shallow slashes on top of the loaf with a sharp knife to help it expand evenly.
Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until it's golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool before slicing.
For Olive Tapenade: Finely dice the Castelvetrano olives, Niçoise or Kalamata olives, flat-leaf parsley, and capers.
Transfer to a small container and top with Drizzle and lemon juice.
Taste the tapenade and adjust seasoning if needed. You might want to add a pinch of salt or extra lemon juice, depending on your preference.