Moroccan Tapenade & Chilli Oil Flatbreads

Summer in the UK is teasing us with some good weather, and there’s nothing better than soaking up the sunshine with food that’s as bold as it is simple. Enter our Moroccan Tapenade & Chilli Oil Flatbreads — blistered, smoky, and bursting with flavour.

Our Moroccan tapenade is the star here. Made with olives, preserved lemons, and fragrant spices, it’s packed with sunshine in every bite. And yes — it’s 100% vegan, so everyone can enjoy it. Spread it over soft, pillowy flatbread, drizzle with our fiery Chilli Olive Oil, and bake until golden and slightly charred. The result? Crispy edges, tender centres, and a flavour combination that transports you straight to a sunny Moroccan market.

Recipe: Moroccan Tapenade & Chilli Oil Flatbreads

Makes 4–6 flatbreads

Ingredients – Dough:

• 500g strong white bread flour

• 325ml warm water

• 7g dried yeast
  

• 2 tsp fine salt

• 2 tbsp olive oil

Ingredients – Topping:

• a few spoonfuls from a jar  of Olives Et Al Moroccan Tapenade (with preserved lemons, vegan-friendly)

• A generous drizzle of Olives et Al Chilli Olive Oil

Method:

1. Activate the yeast: Mix warm water,

   

   sugar, and yeast in a jug. Leave 5–10 mins until frothy.

2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.

3. Knead: Turn out onto a floured surface and knead 8–10 mins until smooth and elastic.

4. First rise: Cover with a damp cloth or clingfilm and leave in a warm place for 1–2 hours until doubled in size.

5. Shape the flatbreads: Knock back the dough, divide into portions, and roll or stretch each into a flat round.

6. Top: Spread Moroccan Tapenade generously and drizzle with Chilli Olive Oil.

7. Bake: Cook in a woodfired oven at 400–450°C for 2–4 mins, or in a very hot conventional oven for 7–10 mins until golden and blistered.

💡 Tip: These flatbreads are best eaten warm, torn apart with your fingers, ideally under the sun with a chilled drink nearby.

For a visual guide — and to see the dough-flinging, tapenade-spreading magic in action — check out our Instagram Reel here.