Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for the pan
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour, plus more if needed
  • 1 cup all-purpose white flour, plus more as needed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, preferably coarse or sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • 3/4 cup yogurt or buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons honey (optional)

Method

  • Process for a few seconds, until the dough is a well-defined, barely sticky, easy-to-handle ball. If it is too dry, add the remaining water 1 tablespoon at a t ime and process for 5 or 10 seconds after each addition. If it is too wet (this is unlikely), add 1 or 2 tablespoons of whole wheat flour and process briefly.
  • Form the dough into a round and put it on the cookie sheet or press into the prepared pan, all the way to the edges. Bake for 20 minutes then sprinkle the top with a little coarse sea salt, and continue baking for another 35 to 40 minutes, until the loaf is firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely, then cut the bread into slices or squares and serve or store for up to a day.