Pane, Olio, Sale Recipe
house – made bread with il Buco olive oil
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Ingredients
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Bread
Topping
Method
Making the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour and sea salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the activated yeast mixture and il Buco olive oil.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Mix the ingredients until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 5
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- 6
Shape the Bread
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Shape it into a round or oval loaf, then place it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Second Rise
Cover the shaped dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- 8
- 9
Bake the Bread
Place the bread in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- 10
Cool the Bread
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.
