Description
A loaf perfect for summer picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (512g) all-purpose flour
- 2 to 3 tsp (10 to 15g) kosher salt
- 2 tsp (8g) instant yeast
- 2 cups (455g) lukewarm water
- Butter for greasing
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
- 1 to 2 tsp whole rosemary leaves
- 1 to 2 sprigs thyme
- Handful of fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups halved strawberries
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Mix together the halved strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and sugar. Let this marinate for an hour. You don’t want this to marinate too long, or your strawberries will get a bit too soft. Strain off the liquid and discard.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and instant yeast. Add the water. Using a rubber spatula, mix until the liquid is absorbed and the ingredients form a sticky dough ball.
- Cover the bowl, and let rest for 30 minutes, then stretch and fold the dough — Fill a small bowl with water. Using a wet hand, grab an edge of the dough and pull it up and towards the center. Repeat this stretching and folding process, 8 to 10 times.
- Rub the surface of the dough lightly with olive oil. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or for as long as three days. Line two pie plates or a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or grease with butter.
- Pour a tablespoon of oil into the center of each pan. Using two forks, deflate the dough and split the dough into two equal pieces (or do not split if using the 9×13-inch pan).
- Place one piece into one of the prepared pans. Roll the dough ball in the oil to coat it all over, forming a rough ball. Repeat with the remaining piece. Let the dough balls rest for 3 to 4 hours depending on the temperature of your kitchen.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Place the marinated strawberries on top of the dough and then sprinkle with the fresh herbs.
- Rub your hands lightly in the oil to coat, then, using all of your fingers, press straight down to create deep dimples. Sprinkle with flaky salt.