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Rosemary Bread

A simple, savory loaf infused with fresh rosemary and olive oil, perfect as a side for dinner or a base for sandwiches.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread, Side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 Tbsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Plus up to 1/2 cup additional as needed
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped Or 2 tsp dried plus extra for garnishing
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large egg Whisked with 1 Tbsp water for egg wash
  • 1 Tbsp melted butter
  • sea salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, add the warm water, yeast, and sugar and let sit for 3-5 minutes or until frothy.
  2. In your mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder, black pepper, and fresh rosemary.
  3. Add the yeast mixture and the olive oil to the dry ingredients and mix with the dough hook on low speed for 4-5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed until it’s all incorporated into a dough.
  4. Transfer dough to a lightly oiled large bowl, spray the top with cooking spray, cover with saran wrap and a clean towel, and let rise in a warm place for an hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Divide the dough into two equal size pieces and form each piece into a ball.
  6. Place the balls on your prepared baking sheet, cover with a clean towel and let rise for another 30 minutes in a warm place.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Brush both balls of dough with the egg wash and bake for the first 10 minutes.
  3. Remove the bread from the oven, brush both loaves with melted butter, and sprinkle with sea salt and more fresh rosemary.
  4. Return to oven for an additional 8-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze wrapped tightly. Can be reheated in the oven or microwave.