Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 400 gms – 3 cups + 3 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 200 ml – ¾ cup + 2 tbsp water (lukewarm)
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 4 gms – 1 tsp yeast
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instruction

  • Dissolve the yeast and sugar in the lukewarm water. Mix well and let it activate for 5 minutes or until frothy.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the hook attachment, add the flour, extra virgin olive oil, yeast mixture, and salt. Knead well, until smooth.
  • Make the dough into a ball. Cover and let it sit in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll them into 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick strips.
  • Roll them on themselves to make snails. Put on a baking tray covered with baking paper and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
  • Brush with a little more extra virgin olive oil and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C – 390°F for 20 minutes.
  • When ready, remove it from the oven and let it cool down on a wire rack.