Italian Bread

7 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. active dry yeast (1 pkg.)
  • 1 3/4 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 4 to 5 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
  • extra virgin olive oil (for oiling bowl)

Directions

  1. 1
    Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup of warm water; add sugar.
  2. 2
    Allow yeast to proof (foam) about 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add remaining 1 1/2 cups water, salt and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  4. 4
    Add flour 1 cup at a time until mixture forms a ball (you may not need all the flour). Knead dough on floured work surface for 5 to 10 minutes until shiny and elastic.

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