Tuscan Bread

• From the kitchen of:  Katie

Instructions:

• Mix and let foam:

• 1 Tbs. Yeast

• 1 Tbs. Sugar

• 1 C Warm water

Add:

• 1 Tbs butter

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 1/2 C flour

• 2 Tbs fresh rosemary or about 1 Tbs dried

Mix and knead for 5 min. in electric mixer -- longer if by hand.

1. Let rise one hour, punch and divide in half.

2. Let rest for 5 min. 

3. Shape into 2 round loaves and sprinkle with an additional tablespoon of rosemary and garlic salt.

4. Slash loaves on top.

5. Let loaves rise again about 45 min. 

6. Bake 12-20 min. at 375 degrees.

7. Brush with butter and sprinkle with more garlic salt if needed.

8. Serve with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

MAKES: 2 small loaves or 1 large loaf