Olive and Rosemary Flatbread

Olive and Rosemary Flatbread

Ingredients

  • 10 ml instant dried yeast
  • 5 ml sugar
  • 700 g cake flour
  • 50 g milk powder
  • 5 ml salt
  • 1 ½ cups warm water
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
  • 30 g black olives pitted and chopped
  • 30 g green olives pitted and chopped
  • 30 g marinated sundried tomato chopped (optional)These can be served with a peri peri chicken potjie. Delicious dipped into a sauce.

Method

  1. Sift all the dry ingredients into a large bowl.
  2. Make a well into the centre. Pour in the water and oil. Stir. Add a bit more water if the dough seems too dry.
  3. Mix in the finely chopped rosemary, chilli flakes (if using), olives, and optional sun-dried tomato.
  4. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Grease a bowl and the dough. Place the dough in the greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Put the bowl in a warm place and allow the dough to double in size.
  6. After the dough has risen, knock it back to release excess air.
  7. Divide the dough into 6-8 balls. Roll out each ball thinly on a floured surface. Place the flattened dough on baking sheets and bake in a preheated oven for 8 – 10 minutes or until golden brown.