olive oil bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• in a large bowl mix together the warm water (110 degrees), yeast, sugar, salt, and olive oil. stir in 2 cups of the flour in order to make a soft ball. knead in additional flour so that dough is soft and not sticky. place kneaded dough in a medium size greased bowl. cover and let rise until doubled in size.
• punch down dough, and form into ball or loaf shape. place a greased cookie sheet. cover and let rise for 15 to 20 minutes. preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.