Homemade Rosemary Bread

Ingredients

• 4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 packet of active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups of warm water
• 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of olive

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and yeast.
2. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
3. Add the flour, salt, chopped rosemary, and olive oil to the yeast mixture.
4. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic
6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
7. Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf.
8. Place the loaf on a baking sheet, cover it, and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
10. Make a few slashes on the top of the loaf with a sharp knife and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool before slicing and serving.