Bread

You know...there are just a few things in life that I am ashamed to say that I know little about. Baking bread is one of them. It has not been for lack of interest. I just never feel like I have the time or the energy. But when I do get around to baking days I feel so happy and rewarded. Yesterday I made soup, yeast rolls and sugar cookies.

The rolls turned out especially well.  

 Here is the recipe I used:

Yeast Based Dough

1 tsp active dry yeast
pinch of sugar
2/3 cup warm water
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 olive oil

1. Place yeast, sugar, and water in a large bowl and mix to dissolve set aside for 5 minutes
2. Mix flour and salt together. Add oil and yeast. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead five 5 minutes. Add more flour if necessary.
3. Lightly oil bowl, then roll dough around inside it to cover the dough's surface. Cover bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise in a draft-free place for 1.5 to 2 hours or double bulk.
4. Punch dough, slightly knead, place in bread pan or shape. Allow to rise a second time, about 30 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees till golden brown and a hollow sound when tapped.

Enjoy!

-CCosner