Manna Olive Roll

Manna Olive Roll before proofing
(photo by JenniferW)

I learned to bake this bread because of my daughter, who always looked forward to it whenever it was served before the main course at the restaurant. Her love for this simple roll gave me the passion to try baking it at home.

I’m not a professional baker, and I only know how to bake this one simple bread, but I treasure it. This Manna Olive Roll is soft, lightly golden, and filled with the comforting aroma of olive oil. It is humble, but it brings joy to my kitchen and heart. I hope it blesses yours too.

Ingredients

300 g bread flour (sifted)
5 g instant dry yeast
5 g sugar
5 g salt
190 ml warm water
2 teaspoons olive oil

Method

Using a mixer, combine half of the sifted bread flour and the instant dry yeast. Mix on low speed for 1 minute.
Add sugar, salt, and warm water. Mix on low speed for 2 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Add the olive oil and mix for about 1 minute.
Switch to a dough hook and mix on medium speed for 12–15 minutes, until the dough is fully developed and elastic.
Knead briefly, cover with a warm damp cloth, and let it ferment for 1 hour at room temperature.
Divide the dough into equal portions (about 50 g each) and shape into balls. Fold each dough piece from all sides, then pinch the bottom to close the seam.
Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let them rest for 10–15 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat the oven to 60°C.
Place the tray of dough in the oven and reduce the temperature to 30°C. Let the rolls proof for 40 minutes, or until they’ve nearly doubled in size.
Remove the tray from the oven and preheat the oven to 210°C.
Manna Olive Roll after proofing
(photo by JenniferW)
Lightly spray water on top of each roll and bake for 12 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown.

Manna Olive Roll (photo by JenniferW)

I may only know how to bake this one bread, but it was made with love, and that makes it enough.💛💛

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