Olive Bread Palio

From: eastman@solstice.jpl.nasa.gov (Sherri Eastman)

Date: 23 Jun 1994 15:00:18 -0400

In a small bowl proof the yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water with 1/2 cup of
the flour for 30 minutes. In a bowl combine the wine, the olive puree, the
oil, the salt, the white pepper, and 1/4 cup water, stir in the yeast
mixture and 2 to 2-1/2 cups of the remaining flour, and combine the dough
well. Knead the dough on a well floured surface, incorporating more of the
remaining flour as necessary to keep it from sticking, for 15 minutes. Put
the dough in a well buttered bowl, turn it to coat it with the butter and
let it rise, covered with plastic wrap, in a warm place for 1 hour, or
until it is double in bulk. Punch down the dough, form it into an oval,
about 8 inches long, and put it on a well buttered baking sheet. Score the
top of the bread diagonally with a sharp knife at 1 inch intervals and let
the bread rise in a warm place for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it is almost
double in bulk. Bake the bread in a preheated 375 degree oven for 35 to 45
minutes, or until it is golden and sounds hollow when tapped, transfer it
to a rack, and let it cool. 1 loaf.

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