Il Pane nero di Castelvetrano (pane di tumminia)

black olive paste

🥗Healthier: green olive tapenade

💰Cheaper: pitted olives

Green olive tapenade offers a different flavor while being more accessible.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic alternative.

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour is more nutritious but can be more affordable than specialty whole wheat.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk can reduce calories while maintaining moisture.

Mix the flour, fresh yeast, and salt together.

Gradually add water to the mixture until a dough forms.

Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic.

Let the dough rise until it has doubled in size.

Shape the dough into a loaf and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Preheat the oven to 220°C.

Bake the loaf at 220°C for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180°C and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

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