Olive and Basil and Parmesan Loaf

Category: Bread Making (machine)

This is a great loaf to enjoy with pasta, grilled with a thin spread of salsa and more cheese sprinkled over the top or simply served with fresh vegetable soup.

Servings

2 lb loaf size

Ingredients

Breadmaker setting: 1 Basic - 1½ cups tepid water - 3 tbsp skimmed milk powder - 3 tbsp olive oil - 2½ tbsp sugar - 2 tsp salt - 100g olives, chopped roughly (mixture of stuffed green and pitted black olives) - 50g grated parmesan cheese - ½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves - 4 cups of strong white bread flour - 1½ tsp fast action yeast

Method

Measure the ingredients into the pan in the order they are listed above.  This ensures the best mixing and therefore the best result.

Check the loaf size is set to 2lb and press start button.

Whe the loaf is ready, the machine will beep, the time remaining will be at 0 and the loaf tin can be removed using an oven glove, be careful as it is very hot.