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Rosemary Bread

Yields1 loaf
Prep0:50
Baking0:30
Total4:30
Breads

Ingredients

Directions

1.

In a large mixing bowl, ADD warm water; DISSOLVE yeast and sugar; allow yeast to proof (foam), about 10 minutes.

2.

ADD oil, salt, Italian seasoning, pepper, rosemary and first batch of flour; BEAT mixture for 2 minutes; STIR in remaining flour to make a stiff dough.

3.

KNEAD dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

4.

OIL large mixing bowl; PLACE dough in bowl, TURNING to coat with oil; COVER with towel; let RISE until doubled in size.

5.

PUNCH dough down; DIVIDE in half; SHAPE into a long, slender loaf.

6.

Lightly COAT a French bread pan (or cookie sheet) with vegetable oil spray (e.gPAM); PLACE loaf in pan; CUT 5 or so diagonal slits on top of loaf.

7.

COVER; let RISE until doubled.

8.

BAKE at 375° until golden brown, about 30 minutesNOTE: to get an extra crunchy crust, spray water on the loaf part way through baking.