Sourdough Olive Bread

1. 1

   Combine water and starter in a mixing bowl and mix together. Add yeast and flour to water mixture until it comes together. Cover dough with Saran wrap and let it sit for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove wrap and add the salt. Mix well on low speed for two minutes.

3. 3

   Turn to medium speed and knead for 6-8 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the remaining ingredients to mix. Cover dough and let rise until dough has doubled.

5. 5

   Punch down dough and form into a round. Place on cornmeal dusted parchment paper on a jelly roll pan. Let rise until doubled. (Mine was 2 hours.).

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 450 deg.

7. 7

   Make a slash in the top of the bread.

8. 8

   Place into the oven and bake for 20 minute Spray oven with water 3 times during the first 9 minutes.

9. 9

   Lower the temperature to 400 deg. and bake for another 10 minute or until it registers to 190 deg. (high altitude) May take longer at lower altitudes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.