Olive Ciabatta

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 500 g flour
• 300 ml water
• ½ cube of yeast
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp Italian herbs, dried
• 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
• 1 small jar of green olives, pitted

Instructions

Working time approx. 25 minutes; Rest time approx. 3 hours; Cooking/baking time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 3 hours 50 minutes

Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water with sugar. Place the flour in a bowl and make a well. Pour the yeast mixture into the well and cover with a little flour from the edge. Let the pre-dough prove in a warm place for 30 minutes. Then add olive oil and salt and knead the dough with your hands for 5 minutes. Let the dough prove for another 1-2 hours in a warm place. Add the olives and Italian herbs, knead in well, and let prove for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 225°C (top/bottom heat). Form 1-2 loaves on the baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and let prove for 30 minutes. Bake for 25 minutes (depending on whether you are making 1 or 2 loaves), until the tops are lightly browned.