Ingredients

  • 1 package quick-rise yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 cup very warm water (120° to 130°)
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Cooking spray

Method

  • Dissolve yeast in very warm water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Place 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; stir well. Stir in yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring to form a soft dough. Combine olives and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour in a small bowl.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead in olive mixture until smooth and elastic (about 6 minutes). Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.)
  • Punch dough down, and divide into 12 equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball, and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise 20 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Bake at 400° for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden.