Olive Oil Rosemary Loaf
Delight your senses with this aromatic and flavourful Rosemary Olive Oil Bread recipe. The combination of fresh rosemary, extra-virgin olive oil, and a touch of coarse sea salt elevates this bread to a delightful culinary experience. With a simple method and carefully chosen ingredients, you can create a rustic, golden-brown loaf that will surely impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups Lifestyle Food Gluten-Free Cake Flour
- 1 teaspoon instant, rapid-rise or active-dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups water, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons Lifestyle Food Cold Pressed Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 4 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
Method:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the bread flour and yeast. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and the room-temperature water. Stir the mixture with a wooden spoon until a shaggy mass forms and no dry flour remains. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the salt and 3 tablespoons of chopped rosemary over the dough. Drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil on top, and mix until all the ingredients are fully incorporated. Cover the bowl with plastic and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
- On a floured surface and with wet hands, fold over the dough gently until you form a round loaf. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius and place the bread in a parchment-lined cast iron pot.
- Allow the dough to rise for an additional 15-20 minutes. Dress the dough with more olive oil, coarse salt, and additional rosemary.
- Bake the bread for 40 minutes. Then, remove the lid and bake for another 15 minutes until the bread achieves a beautiful golden brown color.
- Once baked, let the bread cool before slicing. Enjoy the wonderful aroma and savor the delectable flavors of this rosemary olive oil bread. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or as a delightful accompaniment to your favorite dishes.
