Easiest Way to Make Black Rice Bread Recipe

Black Olive And Mediterranean Spice Bread

This rice is so flavorful and has a very unique presentation as it cooks up to a deep purple color.

Recipe Summary Black Olive And Mediterranean Spice Bread

I developed this recipe over a long period of time. It is the favorite bread recipe in our house.

Ingredients | Black Rice Bread Recipe

1 ¼ cups warm water

2 tablespoons white sugar

2 teaspoons active dry yeast

3 cups bread flour

1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon butter, divided

1 tablespoon cornmeal

Directions

Combine water, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand until yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 5 minutes. Add flour, black olives, olive oil, garlic, salt, and Italian seasoning to the bowl; mix well to form a dough.

Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Let stand until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down gently and knead, 5 to 10 minutes more. Let rise until doubled in volume again, about 45 minutes.

Line a bowl with a well-floured cloth. Form dough into a ball and place upside down in the bowl. Let rise until doubled in volume again, about 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Fill a baking dish with water and place it in the bottom of your oven.

Grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter and sprinkle cornmeal on top. Turn dough out gently onto the baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until puffy, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking until bread is golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Brush remaining 2 teaspoons butter over the surface. Let cool slightly before slicing, about 15 minutes.

Slice hot bread with very little pressure; an electric carving knife works best.

Info | Black Rice Bread Recipe

prep: 25 mins cook: 45 mins additional: 2 hrs 50 mins total: 4 hrs Servings: 10 Yield: 1 large loaf

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