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Thursday, April 1, 2010

Olive Oil Bread
or Pizza Dough

This was the easiest yeast bread I've ever made.
Quick to throw together and the bread is made with
olive oil that works well with Italian foods.
This dough makes the best pizza dough ever!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F.)
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:
In a bowl mix together the warm water, yeast, sugar, salt, and olive oil. Stir in 2 cups of the flour in order to make a soft ball.
Knead in additional flour so that dough is soft and not sticky.
Place kneaded dough in a medium size greased bowl.
Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
Punch down dough, and form into ball or loaf shape.
Place onto a greased cookie sheet.
Cover and let rise for 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.

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