20 h 0 min

Step 1

In a bowl mix the flour and water. Let it autolyze for an hour covered with a towel (in "autolyze" the flour absorbs the water, becoming fully hydrated. This will activate gluten development).

Step 2

Add the starter and fold it into the dough. Rest for 30 min.

Step 3

Add the salt and a sip of water. Mix until all incorporated into the dough. Rest for 30 min.

Step 4

Perform two coiled folds. 30 min rest in between.

Step 5

Now we will add the olives- spread a sip of water on the working surface, it helps prevent the dough from sticking to the surface.

Step 6

Stretch the dough to a thin layer and spread the olives on top. Try to avoid adding their liquids as well. This step is known as lamination.

Step 7

Fold the dough and place it back in the bowl.

Step 8

Perform another 3 folds. 30 min rest in between.

Step 9

After folding the dough another 3 times, let it rest for an hour before pre-shape.

Step 10

Divide and pre-shape- round the dough to a beautiful tight ball. 15-20 min rest.

Step 11

Shaping. Place in a proofing basket and let it rest in RT for an hour before you place it in the fridge to ferment overnight.

Step 12

The next day, preheat your dutch oven to 470F or 245C for an hour.

Step 13

Score the loaf directly from the fridge. Close the lid of the dutch oven and let it bake for 30 min.

Step 14

Remove the lid and bake for another 20-30 min (depends on how you like your crust).

Step 15

Let it cool on a rack for an hour before you slice it! Share it with your lovers, it’s too delicious to eat alone.

Step 16

YASSS!