Whole Grain Bread with Olives

Directions

• 1

  In a large bowl mix flour and yeast together with a fork to combine equally.
• 2

  Add in chopped olives and mix well.
• 3

  Slowly pour in water and mix until combined.
• 4

  Cover the top of the bowl and let sit for 20 hours at room temperature, to allow rising.
• 5

  Flour a kitchen towel generously. Set aside.
• 6

  On a clean work surface, sprinkle with a nice handful of flour.
• 7

  Place dough on floured surface and knead until a loaf is formed.
• 8

  Place loaf in floured kitchen towel, cover it up and allow to rise for another 2 hours.
• 9

  Preheat oven to 500ºF.
• 10

  Lightly grease a cast iron Dutch oven or heavy enameled cast iron pot with olive oil then flop bread dough into pan. Cover with lid and place in the oven.
• 11

  Bake for 40 minutes, then remove lid and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes or until crust is brown.
• 12

  Carefully remove bread from pot, and let cool completely on a cooling rack before slicing.
• 13

  Serve and enjoy!