Ingredients

• 3 teaspoonsYeast
• 660 gramsPlain flour
• 474 millilitresLukewarm water
• 4 tablespoonsOlive oil
• 2 teaspoonsSalt
• 2 bunchesOlives (halved)

Steps

• Step 1Combine together flour, salt, yeast and olive oil. Gradually add the water and mix until a dough is formed. Leave for 15 minutes for yeast to activate.
• Step 2Cut the olives in half and fold into the mixture, add as many as you may like.
• Step 3Fold in the olives and cover the dough in a bowl for 1 hour.
• Step 4Grease a tray, shape the dough into a loaf and place on the tray. Dust the dough with a sprinkle of flour.
• Step 5Once oven is heated to 200c, place the bread in the centre of the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until crisp.