Loaded Olive & Halloumi Bread

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Ingredients
1 and 1/2 teaspoons (6g) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons (10g) granulated sugar
1 and 1/2 cups (375ml) lukewarm water
4 cups (630g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
1-2 tablespoons semolina flour for pan
The Filling:

7 oz (200g) halloumi cheese, diced
7 oz (200g) feta cheese, crumbled
6 oz (150g) shredded mozzarella, gruyere, or gouda cheese
3-4 scallions thinly sliced
6 oz (170g) pitted olives, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
Instructions
Combine the yeast, water, and sugar in the b owl of a tabletop mixer that has been fitted with the dough hook attachment. Whisk them together and set aside to proof for about 8 minutes.

Combine the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl and whisk them together.

Add the flour mixture to the mixer along with a quarter cup of olive oil. Knead on low for 10 minutes.

Transfer the dough to a large bowl that has been greased with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil. Toss the dough to coat. Cover in plastic wrap and set aside to rise. The dough should double or triple in volume for best results. About 2-3 hours.

Punch the dough down after it has risen. Add the filling ingredients and knead the dough with your hands until they are incorporated. Form the dough into a ball.

Preheat the oven to 475 °F, 250 °C.

Spread the semolina flour inside a cast iron skillet or on a baking pan that has been lined with parchment. Place the dough on top and cover loosely with plastic. Set aside to rise for 30-40 minutes. It will not double in volume this time. The dough will be slightly puffed.

Remove the plastic and brush the top with water.

Bake on the center rack for 40-45 minutes or until golden.

Remove the bread from the oven and let it sit at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Enjoy! Kali Orexi!

Notes
Optional fillings:

caramelized onions
roasted red peppers, diced
sundried tomatoes
poppy seeds, sesame seeds
your favorite herbs
nehctiOven temperatures vary so keep an eye on the bread while it is cooking. If your oven is too hot and the bread browns too fast, cover the bread loosely with foil and reduce the temperature by 15-30 degrees.



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