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In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is foamy, indicating it's active.

Add the olive oil to the yeast mixture. Then, add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl. Mix with a Danish dough whisk or a sturdy spoon until a shaggy, cohesive dough forms. Do not overmix; traditional kneading is not required.

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until it has significantly expanded and is bubbly.

Perform a series of 'stretch and folds'. With wet hands, gently pull a portion of the dough from the edge of the bowl, stretch it upwards, and fold it over onto the center. Rotate the bowl a quarter turn and repeat this process 3-4 more times. This helps develop gluten structure.

Re-cover the bowl and let the dough rise for another 1 hour, or until it is very airy and expanded.

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using a large spoon or spatula, scoop out six rustic, free-form portions of the dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each roll.

Lightly dust the tops of the dough rolls with a small amount of all-purpose flour, then generously sprinkle with chia seeds.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.


In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is foamy, indicating it's active.

Add the olive oil to the yeast mixture. Then, add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl. Mix with a Danish dough whisk or a sturdy spoon until a shaggy, cohesive dough forms. Do not overmix; traditional kneading is not required.

Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until it has significantly expanded and is bubbly.

Perform a series of 'stretch and folds'. With wet hands, gently pull a portion of the dough from the edge of the bowl, stretch it upwards, and fold it over onto the center. Rotate the bowl a quarter turn and repeat this process 3-4 more times. This helps develop gluten structure.

Re-cover the bowl and let the dough rise for another 1 hour, or until it is very airy and expanded.

Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Using a large spoon or spatula, scoop out six rustic, free-form portions of the dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each roll.

Lightly dust the tops of the dough rolls with a small amount of all-purpose flour, then generously sprinkle with chia seeds.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
