Olives bread with poppy seeds - Paine cu masline si mac

How to make: 500 gr plain flour,400 ml water,1 tsp salt,1tsp sugar,1 tsp poppy seeds,7 gr yeast .

Put the sifted flour into a large bowl and stir in the salt,sugar and yeast.Make a well in the centre and pour in 400 ml tepid water.Gradually mix the flour into the water,using a wooden spoon to make a soft,slightly dough.Add 100 gr pitted and chopped olives,then cover loosely with a clean tea-towel and leave in a warm place for about 2 hours,or until dough has tripled in thickness.
Preheat the oven at 220 C.Preheat a pan with a lid on (20 cm diameter),for 10 -15 mins. Put the dough into the hot pan,add the poppy seeds, put the lid on and bake for about 45 - 50 min,at 200 C.