Olive Baguette Recipe (only 5 ingredients)
This easy Olive Baguette Recipe makes crusty artisan-style bread packed with flavorful olives. Made with just 4 basic ingredients plus olives, this no-knead bread is perfect for beginners.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 400 g bread flour or all-purpose flour
- 320 ml water
- 6 g salt 1 tsp
- 3 g Yeast (instant/active dried yeast) 1 tsp
- 100 g olives chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, water, salt, and yeast until no dry flour remains.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for 1 hour.
Add the Olives
- Add the chopped olives to the dough.
- Perform one round of stretch and folds to evenly distribute the olives.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Divide and Reshape the Dough
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and divide it into 2 equal pieces.
- Gently pre-shape each piece into a rough log.
- Cover and let the dough rest for 30 minutes.
Shape the Baguettes
- Twist and Shape each piece into a baguette.
- Transfer to a baguette pan or a preheated baking tray.
Bake the Olive Baguettes
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spray water inside the oven to create steam and immediately place the baguettes inside.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until deep golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
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Notes
Drain the olives well before adding them to the dough.
Steam during the first few minutes of baking helps create better oven spring and a crisp crust.
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