Italian Bread

Italian Bread

A great recipe if you need good bread fast. Many variations can be made also.

1 pkg yeast (or one tbsp)
1 tsp sugar ( or honey)
1 cup warm water
2-3 cups bread flour
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt

Combine yeast, sugar and water in bowl. Let stand 5 min. Add 2 cups flour, oil, and salt and beat at low speed. Add additional four until dough leaves side of bowl. When enough flour has been added the dough will look smooth. Increase speed to med and beat 5 min. Cover and let stand 30 min. Then punch down and roll out to make a 12 in. loaf. Bake 400 for 16 min.

**Use your imagination with this. I usually use multigrain flour. also have added herbs, cheese, etc. a Good pizza dough too.