Pogača s Maslinama i Ružmarinom (Olive and Rosemary Bread)

Sastojci

• Bread flour500g
• Warm water280ml
• Active dry yeast7g
• Extra virgin olive oil60ml
• Kalamata olives, pitted and roughly chopped120g
• Fresh rosemary, finely chopped2 tbsp
• Sugar1 tsp
• Salt1.5 tsp
• Black pepper0.5 tsp

Koraci

1. 1

   Activate yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine bread flour and salt. Make a well in the center.

3. 3

   Pour the activated yeast mixture and extra virgin olive oil into the well. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10-12 minutes until smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Knead in the chopped Kalamata olives, chopped rosemary, and black pepper until evenly distributed.

6. 6

   Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

7. 7

   Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

8. 8

   Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

10. 10

    Score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife.

11. 11

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

12. 12

    Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.