Greek Olive Bread
- 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 cup milk (heated to 105 degrees)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 1/2 cups flour (approximately)
- 15 pimentos, stuffed olives
- 1/2 cup feta (cut into cubes) or 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese (cut into cubes)
- 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 t. water
- Sprinkle yeast over water in a large bowl.
- Let stand until soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in milk, sugar, salt and 4 t. of the oil.
- Add 1C flour; mix to blend.
- Stir in 1 1/2C more flour and beat until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1/2C more flour to make a stiff dough.
- Turn onto floured surface.
- Knead until dough is smooth and develops small bubbles just under the surface, about 15 minutes.
- Place in greased bowl, turning to grease all over.
- Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down and pat into a 1/2-inch circle.
- Sprinkle with olives and cheese.
- Knead and fold lightly into dough, then shape into a ball.
- Pat out to an 8-inch circle.
- Place on greased baking sheet.
- With a 3 to 4 - inch cutter or empty tuna can, cut a circle in center, leaving round of dough in place.
- Brush dough with remaining 2 t. oil.
- Let rise until puffy, 30 to 45 minutes.
- Brush with egg yolk mixture.
- Bake at 375 degrees about 30 minutes until crust is a rich golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool on a rack before slicing.
- Enjoy!
active dry yeast, water, milk, sugar, salt, olive oil, flour, pimentos, feta, egg yolk
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/greek-olive-bread-468119 (may not work)