Sun-dried tomatoes and black olives Bread

Sun-dried tomatoes and black olives bread

Mounirah, Thank you for joining my blog, I was really happy to see your name. As for the bread recipe, I need to confess.I have 2 recipes: A secret recipe and a general one that I give away to people. But today and just for you I will give both:

My secret recipe:

Find an issue. This could be a concern, a worry, a memory or even an idea of a project you want to progress…

Ask your children (or members of your family) not to enter the kitchen with you. You will need all the space. Create an ambiance by putting on your best radio programme or CD.

As for the ingredients: let your mood and instinct guide you but most importantly keep an open mind.

Mix and knead firmly…Don’t mind the time..knead from all sides and explore all options

The dough is ready when the issue is clear in your mind..if it is still not clear, you should at least feel relaxed by then…take a break and gather your strength to start another  dough…

Cook your bread and consume with pride.

The general recipe

3 Cups Strong white bread

2 Cups Wholemeal flour

1Tbs salt

1Tbs instant dried yeast

1/3 Cup olive oil

1Tbs sugar

1/3 cup shredded dried tomatoes

1/3 cup sliced black olives

First make the dough by mixing the dried ingredients making sure not to mix salt with yeast directly.

Add oil and enough water to gather the dough. Knead firmly until soft and elastic (Use a dough machine if you have one). Oil and let it rise in a warm and draught fee place until it doubles in volume.

Knead again for few minutes and divide into 2-3 loaves

Roll out each dough, drizzle with some oil, sprinkle with tomatoes and olives and roll to form a baguette. Transfer to appropriate tins and let rise again for half an hour. Brush with oil and cook in hot oven.