Ingredients

  • 1 small yeast, compressed
  • 1/2 cup milk warm
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups water warm
  • 1 ounce olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 8 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup grapes, seedless
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves fresh
  • 1 cup olive oil, extra-virgin

Method

  • Mix the warm milk, yeast, sugar, and 1/2 cup flour in mixing bowl, let stand to foam 15 minutes.
  • While the sponge is activating, start the filling by warming the olive oil on medium heat until apporximately 200 d F.
  • Add the raisins, rosemary and grapes; then pull off heat.
  • Let set until room temperature.
  • Mix half of the filling mix into the sponge.
  • Add four cups flour to mixer using dough hook attachment.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Add salt and remaining flour one cup at a time.
  • Knead in machine for three minutes.
  • Dough should be velvety and elastic.
  • Set in an oiled bowl with damp cloth on top to rise (approximately 1 hour).
  • Shaping: Oil a cookie pan with olive oil.
  • Roll dough out to fit inside the pan.
  • Cover with damp cloth and rise a second time until doubled in volume.
  • Press finger indents into dough, making sure not to puncture all the way through.
  • Spread remaining topping on top of dough.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon each, sugar and salt, on top and bake in 350F (180C) oven until golden brown.