Recipe

		Kalamata Olive Country Bread
		Serving Size - 10
		Prepared By - Sheri
		Recipe Rating	Printer Friendly Recipe

Liquid from olive jar

Warm water (110 degrees F.)

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 tablespoon crushed dry rosemary

1 1/2 cups light rye flour

2 3/4 cups bread flour or unbleached all-purpose flour

3 teaspoons instant active dry yeast

6-ounce bottle or 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives

Add enough warm water to olive juice to equal 1 cup of total liquid. Place all ingredients in bread pan according to manufacturer's instructions; select dough setting and press start. NOTE: Depending on how much juice is in the olives, you might need to add additional flour. Check the dough (don't be afraid to open the lid). It should form a nice elastic ball. If you think the dough is too moist, add additional flour (a tablespoons at a time). The same is true if the dough is looking dry and gnarly. Add warm water (a tablespoon at a time). When dough cycle has finished, remove dough from pan and turn out onto a lightly oiled surface. Form dough into an oval, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 10 minutes. After resting, turn dough bottom side up and press to flatten. Fold dough into an envelope by folding the top 1/3 of the way to the bottom. Then fold the bottom a 1/3 of the way over the top. Then press dough with the palm of your hand to make an indentation down the center of the dough and fold the top completely to the bottom, sealing the seam with the palm of your hand. Place on a jelly roll pan dusted with cornmeal; cover with plastic wrap, and place in a warm spot to rise for approximately 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. After dough has risen, slash the bread with a very sharp knife making three 1/2-inch deep diagonal slashes. Brush the top of the bread with cold water and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until nicely browned. A good check is to use an instant thermometer to test your bread. The temperature should be between 200 and 210 degrees. Cornstarch Glaze: 1/2 cup cold water mixed with 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Place in pan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and brush top of bread 10 minutes before removing from the oven (this give the crust a nice crunch).