RCI-BR.001.0025.001
Olive Oil Bread
A quick, easy bread that works well with Italian foods and pastas. Try forming the dough into a roun
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- warm water (110° F/45 C)1/2 cup
- active dry yeast2 1/4 teaspoons
- white sugar1 teaspoon
- salt1 teaspoon
- olive oil4 tablespoons
- all-purpose flour2 1/2 cups
Method
1
In a large bowl mix together the warm water (110°F), yeast, sugar, salt, and olive oil.
2
Stir in 2 cups of the flour in order to make a soft ball.
3
Knead in additional flour so that dough is soft and not sticky.
4
Place kneaded dough in a medium size greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
5
Punch down dough, and form into ball or loaf shape.
6
Place onto a greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise for 15 to 20 minutes.
7
Preheat the oven to 375° F (190 C).
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.
9
For Glazed, shiny effect brush one egg white and one tablespoon of water (mixed) onto the bread 5 minutes before completion.