Delicious Rosemary Bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons rosemary
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 egg, beaten (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• dissolve the sugar in warm water in a medium bowl, and mix in the yeast. when yeast is bubbly, mix in salt, butter, 1 tablespoon rosemary, and italian seasoning. mix in 2 cups flour. gradually add remaining flour to form a workable dough, and knead 10 to 12 minutes.
• coat the inside of a large bowl with olive oil. place dough in bowl, cover, and allow to rise 1 hour in a warm location.
• punch down dough, and divide in half. line a baking sheet with parchment paper. lightly grease paper. shape dough into 2 round loaves, and place on the baking sheet. sprinkle with remaining rosemary. cover, and allow to rise 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• brush loaves with egg. bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.