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Basque olive and walnut rolls

Basque olive and walnut rolls

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Small Basque breads, proofed for 1 hour and 30 minutes before being baked at 190 °C, in plain or walnut, grape, or chorizo-flavored variations. They are go…

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Recipe from Theklan, Xabier Cañas, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Opil are small, simple breads, typical of Basque cuisine. They can be shaped and filled in any way desired.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time25 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Resting1 hr 30 min
  • Total2 hr 10 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodRaising and then baking in the oven
  • Estimated cost$1.08 $0.27 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Vegetarian

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.80
  • $0.24
  • $0.04

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Mix the fresh yeast with a little warm water in a glass, then add the salt, about one teaspoon. ≈ 4 min
  2. Pour this mixture, pour it into the well made in the center of the flour. Gradually add the 1/4 liter of water, mixing gently until you have a smooth, round dough. ≈ 4 min
  3. Clean the table and spread a little flour on it. Place the round dough on the surface and work it back and forth until it is smooth. Divide it into eight pieces and shape them as you like: long, round, etc. ≈ 10 min
  4. Place the dough on a baking sheet, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven. Brush the top of the dough with a little water or beaten egg if you want a shiny crust, then bake at 190 °C for about 15 minutes.
  6. You can also mix the dough with walnuts, grapes, chorizo, bacon, or black olives, depending on your preferences. ≈ 4 min

The bill

Basque olive and walnut rolls

  • 500 g of flour$0.80
  • 30 g of fresh yeast$0.24
  • 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04

Total$1.08

that's $0.27 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 500 g of flour
  • 30 g of fresh yeast
  • 1/4 liter of water
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • A little warm water, to dissolve the yeast.
  • An egg beaten or a little water, for browning (optional)
  • walnuts, grapes, or pieces of chorizo, to taste (optional)

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