Olive Bread

1. In large bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, the yeast, and sugar. Add
the warm water; stir to blend and let stand 10 minutes or until
surface is bubbly. Add olives, oil, salt, and 2 cups remaining flour;
stir until well combined.

2. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead dough, adding
remaining flour if necessary, until dough is smooth and elastic-
about 10 minutes. Wash, dry, and lightly oil mixing bowl. Place dough
in oiled bowl, turning to bring oiled side up. Cover with clean
cloth; let dough rise in warm place until double in size- about 1
hour.

3. Lightly oil large baking sheet. When dough has doubled, roll out
to 12- by 8-inch oval. Starting from long side, roll edge of dough
over 1 turn, pinch to make a tight seam. Continue rolling dough,
pinching seam with each turn, to form a 12-inch-long roll. Pinch
edges and ends tightly to seal. Gently pull and taper ends of rolled
dough. Place loaf on oiled baking sheet; cover loosely with clean
cloth and let rise in warm place, until double in size- about 40
minutes.

3. Heat oven to 400-F. Place deep roasting pan on bottom rack of
oven; fill with 1 inch boiling water to create steam for baking
bread. When loaf has doubled, brush top with additional warm water;
make three 1/2-inch-deep slits on top. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until
lightly browned and bread sounds hollow when tapped on top. Cool on
wire rack at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition information per serving- protein: 6 grams; fat: 6 grams;
carbohydrate: 42 grams fiber: 2 grams; sodium: 375 milligrams;