Ingredients
- 1 cake yeast or 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus oil for greasing
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ½ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, rosemary, oregano, thyme or parsley)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 3 ½ to 4 cups bread flour
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup pitted, chopped black olives like Gaeta or nicoise
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
422 calories; 11 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 68 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 12 grams protein; 637 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
2 loaves
Preparation
- Combine the yeast, sugar and water in a bowl, and let stand for 5 minutes. When the mixture is foamy, stir in the remaining ingredients. Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes in a mixer with a dough hook or by hand until it is smooth, shiny and elastic. (The dough can also be made in a food processor.) Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
- Punch the dough down, roll it into 2 oblongs (about 8 inches long, 4 inches wide and 3 inches high), and place in oiled loaf pans. Let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is crisp and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool before slicing.
2 hours 55 minutes
Dining and Cooking