- Servings: 1 loaf
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Passive Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 3 cups The Grist Mill Gold Flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 eggs
Instructions:
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine The Grist Mill Gold Flour and salt.
- Combine: Add the yeast mixture, olive oil, and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Shape: Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 45 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Cool:
Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.