Not Q - Mediterranean Olive Bread

[DerHusker]

Had a party to go to so I made a loaf of Steve’s (artisanbreadwithsteve) Mediterranean Olive Bread to share. (made some minor tweaks) It was a big hit with a dish of EVOO & Balsamic Vinegar for dipping.

3 cups flour. (I used white all-purpose flour)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. instant yeast
1 tsp. Thyme
Zest of 1 Lemon
4 oz of sliced black olives
5 oz of stuffed green olives (sliced)
1 tbsp. Olive oil
12 oz. cool tap water

Here’s the dough after proofing over night

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Flattened on a well-floured poly board

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Turned it onto itself, cut in half and formed into 2 basic loaf shapes and placed into parchment paper sling in loaf pans for additional 90 min. proofing.

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Into preheated superstone covered bread baker. Cooked for 25 minutes covered and then 10 minutes uncovered.

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And the money shots.

http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu319/DerHusker/Baking/IMG_3883_zps3d2fa9d4.jpg

Also made another loaf of Cinnamon Raisin Honey Oatmeal Bread and Beer Bread.

http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu319/DerHusker/Baking/IMG_3886_zpsd615a155.jpg

http://i659.photobucket.com/albums/uu319/DerHusker/Baking/IMG_3887_zpsd9f79ef5.jpg

All of it was good eats! :mrgreen:

[Titch]

Farkin awesome, I admire people that can knock up a loaf as good looking as them

[Pyle's BBQ]

I am still working on my bread. I wish I could get a crumb like that.

[DerHusker]

I am still working on my bread. I wish I could get a crumb like that.
Aussie & Pyle, Thanks. I stumbled onto Steve's videos (artisanbreadwithsteve) on another site but his method makes it so easy. (I'm sure my superstone bread baker helps) Here is his video for this bread but he has allot more that you can watch and try.

No-Knead Mediterranean Olive Bread - YouTube

[Ron_L]

That looks great! Thanks for including the recipe!

[Mark Warren]

From 1 Bread guy to another - Nice Job!