Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together flour, yeast, sugar, salt, garlic powder, italian seasoning, black olives, olive oil, and water.
  2. Turn out dough on a floured board.
  3. Knead until smooth- about 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Let rise about 45 minutes, until it doubles in size and punch down.
  5. Knead for another 5 to 10 minutes an let rise for 30 minutes, until it doubles in size.
  6. Round the dough on kneading board.
  7. Place dough upside down in a bowl lined with a lint-free, well floured towel.
  8. Let rise until double in size.
  9. While the bread is rising for the third time, put a pan of water in the bottom of the oven.
  10. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  11. Gently turn loaf out onto a sheet pan that has been lightly oiled and dusted with cornmeal.
  12. Bake loaf at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes.
  13. Reduce heat to 375 degrees and bake for 30 more minutes, or until done.