Rosemary Bread

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp rosemary
• 2 tbsp butter

Steps

1. Place the yeast, sugar, and water in a large bowl.
2. Allow to become bubbly.
3. Mix in 2 cups of the flour into the yeast mixture with salt and 1 tablespoon of the rosemary.
4. Remove to a breadboard.
5. Knead for 10 minutes.
6. Add the rest of the flour as necessary until the dough ball is smooth and elastic.
7. Oil a bowl with olive oil.
8. Place the dough in it, covering with a towel.
9. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
10. Punch down the dough.
11. Divide in half.
12. Let the dough rest for 5–10 minutes.
13. Melt the butter.
14. Brush over the tops of the loaves.
15. Sprinkle the remaining rosemary over the loaves.
16. Gently press into the surface.
17. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
18. Spray a baking pan or cookie sheet with cooking spray.
19. Shape the dough into 2 small oval loaves.
20. Place in preheated 400°F oven for approximately 13–15 minutes until golden brown.