Rosemary Bread

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We sure did! There was so much food that I can't even remember everything. I do remember the turkey though because we had 3 of them. Yes, 3! We're a big group. :) One was deep fried, one was baked, and the last one was smoked. How did everyone else cook their turkey this year?

My main job this year was the bread, although I did bring several other things. I ended up making dill bread, honey oat bread, and rosemary bread. I was shocked to see that I hadn't posted my rosemary bread recipe. It's a favorite and is the number one bread requested by my mom when we have a gathering.

Enjoy! And happy holidays everyone!

Several types of bread that I made, including the rosemary of course :)

Rosemary Bread

Serving Size = 1 1/2 lb loaf

Original Recipe

• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (I just pour in some oregano, thyme and basil)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon dried rosemary (original calls for 1 tablespoon, but I think it's too much)
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Optional for second method

• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon water
• Extra rosemary and sesame seeds for decoration

1. Place everything into your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select white bread/basic cycle, medium crust, 1 1/2 lb loaf and press start.
2. OR, and this is the way I did it (I've done both and they both work, but I prefer this second method) select the dough cycle on the machine and let it do the work. Then remove the loaf from the bread machine and place into a greased 8x4-inch baking pan, turning once to coat the top of the bread. Cover with a towel and leave in a warm place for 30 minutes.
3. Mix together an egg white with 1 tablespoon of oil and brush the top of the bread. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and rosemary for decoration (optional).
4. Preheat oven to 400F. Bake bread for 25 - 30 minutes, or until golden brown and creating a solid sound when tapped.

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