Olive Oil Bread

Recipe for: OLIVE OIL BREAD

Ingredients:

·        7g easy-blend yeast

·        500g/ 14 oz strong white bread flour

·        2 tsp salt

·        1 tsp sugar

·        2 tblsp olive oil

Method:

1.      In a large mixing bowl place flour, yeast, salt and sugar

2.      In a jug add 100ml boiling water, 200ml cold water and the olive oil

3.      Make a well in dry ingredients and mix in the hot water to form a dough

4.      Turn dough onto a floured board and knead steadily until it is smooth

5.      Cover with tea towel and rest for one hour

6.      Oil a baking tray

7.      Tip dough onto a floured surface and knead briefly

8.      Shape into a round

9.      Place onto oiled baking tray

10.   Slash top with a sharp knife

11.   Cover and allow to rise again for 30 minutes

12.   Heat oven to 220C (fan)

13.   Bake for 30-35 minutes until browned and crisp