Ingredients
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1 package fresh yeast 1 cup warm water 1 tsp sugar 3 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary (or 2 tbsp dried) 1 tsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/8 tsp cracked pepper 1/2 tsp rock salt
Procedure
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Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in sugar, then 1/2 cup of flour until
smooth. Let stand until mixture begins to bubble (5 or 10 mins).
Combine remaining flour and salt. Stir into yeast mixture along with rosemary.
(Note: other herbs like oregano, basil, thyme or tarragon may be substituted.)
Turn onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10
mins. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough. Roll into 9-inch circle. Place on baking sheet sprinkled
with cornmeal. Brush bread with oil mixed with garlic. Sprinkle cracked pepper
and crushed rock salt over top. (May also use Parmesan cheese, if desired.)
Using two fingers, punch holes evenly all over top of bread. Let stand about
15 mins. Bake at 425 for 15-20 mins. until golden brown.
