Olive Oil Bread

Ingredients

• 2.3 teaspoons active yeast dry
• 2.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 4 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.5 cup warm water 110 degrees F/45 degrees C
• 1 teaspoon sugar white

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix together the warm water (110 degrees), 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.
2. Place kneaded dough in a medium size greased bowl. Cover and let rise until doubled in size.
3. Punch down dough, and form into ball or loaf shape.
4. Place onto a greased cookie sheet. Cover and let rise for 15 to 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until golden brown.