Makes 1 loaf, about 9" x 13"

Requires a stand mixer, don’t try this by hand.

Ingredients

• 280g water
• 50g olive oil
• 381g flour
• 7.5g salt
• 3.5g yeast
• 2g flaked salt

Topping ideas:

• Strawberry Basil

  • Bake with the strawberries on top and minced basil mixed into the dough

• Lemon Pepper

  • Flavour with 1 tbsp ground black pepper and 1 tbsp grated lemon zest mixed in to the dough

Instructions

1. Mix water and half the olive oil
2. Add in flour, yeast, and kosher salt
3. Beat on low for 4 minutes.
4. Add any mix-in flavourings then on medium low until it forms a smooth ball
5. Cover and let rise in an oiled bowl for 1.5 hours, performing a stretch and fold every 30 minutes
6. Coat pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil and gently stretch dough across the pan
7. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes
8. Dimple with fingers then cover and let rise another 30 minutes or until the dough is level with the pan rim
9. Drizzle dough with remaining oil and sprinkle with flaked salt
10. Add any toppings
11. Bake @ 450F for 15 minutes, reduce to 425F and bake another 10 minutes or so until golden brown
12. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to complete cooling
13. Apply any last minute garnishes (e.g. chili flakes or pepper)