My brother makes this amazing bread at home at least once every couple of weeks, and he just taught me how to make it. Now that we're on break at home with nothing better to do, we're popping out loaves every few days :) Rosemary bread is fragrant and just the right balance of moist/dry--I'll never go back to plain white/wheat!
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Rosemary Bread
1 loaf (12 servings)
1 c. water
3 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp dried rosemary
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1 packet yeast
Add yeast to 1/4 c. warm water, wait about 10 minutes.
Add to a mixing bowl with flour, salt, sugar, and oil. Knead until your arms are tired!
Add oregano, pepper, and rosemary (try other herbs if you like!), knead some more.
Put dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for an hour in a warm place (oven at low temp if you can't find a warm place for it during the winter, like us).
Punch the dough down and let it rise for another hour.
Bake at 375 degrees F until golden brown.
Remove and brush with olive oil if desired.
