High-Quality Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: Plays a central role in our recipe as it imparts a robust, sometimes peppery flavor profile and a luxurious mouthfeel when paired with crusty bread.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil ... then brush with oil and water. Sprinkle with sea salt, then bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the bread is golden and sounds hollow when tapped.

(It’s also delicious spread on bread or mixed into pasta pomodoro.) For the crust, Nury uses olive oil — which makes for a supple dough with a vegetal richness — because he finds the ...