Nancy silverton's olive bread

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
7cupsBread flour, 2 lb or more if needed
2teaspoonsRaw wheat germ
2teaspoonsDried thyme, coarsely ground
1⅓cupNancy Silverton's starter OR
1⅓cupYeast alternative
2cupsTap water, 70 degree
1tablespoonSalt
1cupGreek Kalamata olives * PLUS
1cupOil cured olives *
1tablespoonActive dry yeast

Directions

* Pitted and roughly chopped.

Nancy Silverton's sturdy olive bread has a delicious aroma of real olives, but not overpoweringly so. This time