Olive Buns

Makes 6

Ingredients

• 500 gr ap flour

• 10 gr salt

• 7 gr yeast

• 7 gr honey

• 1 large egg

• 250 ml warm milk

• 150 ml olive oil

• 150 gr black olives

• 36 gr butter, room temp

• 30 ml milk

• Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Add honey, egg white, milk, and 125 ml olive oil. Knead for 7-8 minutes at low speed. Cover the bowl with cling film and let it proof for 1 hour.

2. Finely chop half of the olives and thinly slice the rest. In a small bowl, mix olives and 25 ml olive oil.

3. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

4. Divide the dough into 12 pieces, and shape them into balls. Roll one at a time to 1/4 inch thick circles. Spread 3 gr of butter all over the dough and place 1.5 tbsp of the olive mixture along the diameter. Roll the dough into a 12-inch log shape. Twist two of the rolls and shape them into a circle. Transfer to the baking sheet.

5. Prepare an egg wash with egg yolk and the milk. Gently apply and top with sesame seeds. Bake for 20 minutes. Let it cool. Enjoy!