Rosemary Garlic Bread

Directions

1. 1
   -Place the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, and warm water in a large bowl. Either knead manually or use the dough hook on a stand mixer to mix for about 15 minutes.
2. 2
   -Remove the dough to a clean surface and lightly grease the mixing bowl. Form the dough into a ball and return it to the bowl. Flip it over once or twice to lightly coat the dough with the grease.
3. 3
   -Cover the mixing bowl with a damp towel and let the dough rise for an hour or two in a warm, draft-free place, until about double in size.
4. 4
   -Once the dough has risen, knead it again for another 10 minutes or so.
5. 5
   -Form it into a ball again, and return it to the mixing bowl to double in size a second time.
6. 6
   -After the second rising, preheat the oven to 400°. Knead the dough for a minute or two and place it onto a lightly floured cookie sheet. Roll the dough out to about 3/4ths of an inch thickness.
7. 7
   -Using a knife, poke indentations all over the surface of the dough and insert a couple of rosemary leaves and a sliver of garlic into each dimple.
8. 8
   -Drizzle the olive oil over the loaf and gently pat it to work the oil over the whole surface of the dough. Sprinkle with freshly ground salt and pepper to taste and bake for approximately 15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove the slivers of garlic before serving.