Olive Oil Bread

A quick, easy bread that works well with Italian foods and pastas. Try forming the dough into a round ball or a long loaf for French bread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 111 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• ½ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Punch down dough, and form into ball or loaf shape. Place onto a greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise for 15 to 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.