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Akdeniz Zeytinli Ekmeği – Mediterranean Olive Bread Recipe

A Mediterranean bread enriched with olives, thyme and olive oil, with a crisp crust and a soft crumb.

Prep 20 minCook 35 minTotal 2 h 10 minServings 8Difficulty Easy

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Knead the dough

Mix the flour, salt, sugar and dried yeast. Add the lukewarm milk, olive oil and egg and knead for 10 minutes into a smooth, elastic dough.

Add olives and thyme

Work the chopped sele olives and the dried thyme into the dough. Place the ball in an oiled bowl, cover and leave to rise for 1 hour.

Shape into an oval

Knock back the dough and shape it into an oval; leave it on an oiled baking tray to rise for another 15 minutes.

Score and bake

Brush the surface with olive oil and score it with a knife. Bake at 200 °C for 30–35 minutes, until browned on top and underneath.

Chef's tip: Cool the bread on a wire rack so the bottom does not turn soggy.

Time's up! Enjoy your meal.

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