Olive Rolls
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the parchment, bowl, and plastic wrap
- 1 envelope (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (105 to 110F)
- 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for the work surface
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush the parchment with oil; set aside.
- Oil a large bowl; set aside.
- Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water in a small bowl.
- Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Stir until dissolved.
- Put 3 cups flour and the salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook.
- Add the yeast mixture and oil; mix on medium speed until a soft dough forms, adding more flour if needed.
- Add the olives and red pepper flakes; mix until fully combined, about 15 minutes.
- Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface.
- Knead until smooth and the olives are set firmly in the dough, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to the oiled bowl.
- Cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured work surface; gently flatten.
- Using a butter knife, cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
- Roll each into a cylinder, and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Cover with oiled plastic wrap.
- Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Bake the rolls until the tops are crisp and dark brown, about 15 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
extravirgin olive oil, active dry yeast, water, allpurpose flour, coarse salt, oilcured black olives, red pepper
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/olive-rolls-393269 (may not work)