Artichoke Hearts, Olives, Sun-Dried Tomato & Red Chili Bread
Moist and flavorful bread topped with marinated artichoke hearts, black olives, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh red chili peppers, shaped and baked in a casserole dish. It's delicious all by itself.
Yield
6 servingsPrep
20 minCook
20 minReady
2 1/6 hrsIngredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 ¼ | teaspoons |
yeast, active dry
1 package |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
honey
or sugar |
|
| 1 | cup |
milk
warm, or a little more as needed |
|
| 2 | cups |
whole-wheat flour
|
|
| ½ | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
plus more for brusing |
|
| Topping | |||
| ½ | cup |
black olives
pitted |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
artichoke hearts
marinated, drained and slice into 1/4-inch slices |
*
|
| ¼ | cup |
sundried tomatoes
oil-packed, drained and coarsely chopped if big |
|
| 5 |
red chili peppers
freshly seeds and thinly sliced |
*
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
thyme
fresh or 1 teaspoon dried |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | ml |
yeast, active dry
1 package |
|
| 5 | ml |
honey
or sugar |
|
| 237 | ml |
milk
warm, or a little more as needed |
|
| 473 | ml |
whole-wheat flour
|
|
| 118 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 15 | ml |
olive oil
plus more for brusing |
|
| Topping: | |||
| 118 | ml |
black olives
pitted |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
artichoke hearts
marinated, drained and slice into 1/4-inch slices |
*
|
| 59 | ml |
sundried tomatoes
oil-packed, drained and coarsely chopped if big |
|
| 5 | each |
red chili peppers
freshly seeds and thinly sliced |
*
|
| 15 | ml |
thyme
fresh or 1 teaspoon dried |
*
|
Directions
Add the yeast, honey or sugar, and milk in a 2-cup measuring cup or a medium bowl, and stir well.
Let it sit for about 10 minutes until the mixture bubbles and the yeast is activated.
In a large mixing bowl, add both of the flours, salt and olive oil.
Pour the yeast and milk mixture into the large bowl, and stir with a wooden spoon until well combined.
Knead the dough with a dough hook under low speed until an elastic and smooth dough forms, about 5 minutes. You may need add a little more milk or flour depending on how sticky the dough is.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured working surface and knead for about 2 minutes.
Coat the large mixing bowl with cooking spray, and place the dough into the bowl. Cover with a large piece of plastic wrap or a damp towel.
Let sit at a warm place until the dough doubles in size, 1 to 2 hours, depending on how warm the place is.
Punch dough down, knead a few times, and place the dough into a 7 by 10-inch or similar capacity casserole dish brushed with about ½ tablespoon olive oil.
Press the dough to fit the dish, about 1 to 1½-inch thick. Brush the top with more olive oil as needed, 1 to 2 tablespoons.
Push the olives, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes and red chili peppers into the surface of the dough.
Sprinkle with the thyme leaves.
Let sit at a warm place for another 40 minutes to 1 hour until it doubles again.
Preheat the oven to 350℉ (180℃). Bake the bread for 20 to 25 minutes until the bread becomes golden.
Cool a few minutes, cut into squares and serve warm.
