Ingredients
Method
- Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar into stand mixer bowl.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Meanwhile whisk plain flour and wholewheat flour together in a separate bowl.
- When yeast is bubbly and active, add in sea salt, 1 tbsp rosemary, 1 tbsp olive oil into mixture.
- Turn on mixer fitted with dough hook on low, and slowly add in flour.
- When incorporated, allow to knead on low for 1-2 minutes, then medium speed for 5 minutes.
- Or you can hand knead which will take about 10-12 minutes.
- The dough should appear smooth and pull of the sides.
- Grease a mixing bowl with olive oil, and transfer dough into the bowl flipping once to coat it with oil.
- Cover with cling wrap or damp towel, and allow it to rise until double in size. About 1 hour.
- Punch it down, divide dough into 2, shape into round loaves, and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 tbsp rosemary, and pat it on to make sure it sticks on the loaves.
- Cover and allow to rise again until doubled. (45 minutes)
- Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes at 190C, until golden.
- Remove from oven, brush on melted butter and sprinkle sea salt flakes.
- Transfer to wire rack to cool.
- Serve with olive oil & crack black pepper, and/or olive oil with balsamic vinegar for dipping.
Notes
1 packet of yeast is about 2&1/4 tsp or 7g
Adapted from bakingwholegrains