ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL BREAD RECIPES

Steps:

• Place yeast, sugar and water in large bowl or food processor and allow mixture to become bubbly.
• Mix in 1 T butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour.
• Add one tablespoon of the fresh chopped rosemary.
• Knead for about 10 minutes by hand or in food processor about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Add more flour if necessary.
• Oil a bowl, put dough in it and cover with a towel.
• Let dough rise in a warm place for one hour until doubled.
• Punch down dough and divide in half.
• Let dough rest about 5 minutes.
• Spray baking pan or cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• Shape the dough into 2 small rounded oval loaves.
• Sprinkle remaining 1 Tablespoon of rosemary over the loaves and press lightly into the surface.
• Let loaves rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
• Carefully remove from oven, brush with remaining butter (and salt if desired.).

Steps:

• In a cold medium skillet, combine olive oil, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper. Place the pan over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until aromatic, but before the garlic browns. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and honey. Stir a few times then let sit for 5 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of flour and a 1/4 cup of infused garlic-olive oil mixture to the bowl with yeast and honey. Stir 3 to 4 times until the flour has moistened. Let sit for another 5 minutes.
• Stir in the remaining 1 ½ cups of flour and salt. When the dough comes together, transfer to a floured board and knead 10 to 15 times until smooth.
• Transfer the dough to a large oiled bowl, cover with a warm, damp towel and let rise for 1 hour. (It’s best to let the dough rise in a warmer area of your kitchen).
• After 1 hour, heat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Use two tablespoons of the remaining garlic-olive oil mixture to oil a 9-inch by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet. (See above if you do not have this pan size).
• Transfer the dough to the baking sheet then press it down into the pan. Use your fingers to dimple the dough then drizzle the top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of the garlic olive oil mixture. Let the dough rise for 20 minutes until it puffs slightly.
• Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool baked focaccia bread on a wire rack.