Success Lifestyle Magazine Issue 2 - October 2018 | Page 18

The Dough: 1 cup warm water at 110°F 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon active dry instant yeast 3/4 teaspoon sea salt or table salt 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Baking: NS INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (optional) 2 sprigs rosemary, divided or 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, divided1/2 teaspoon sea salt or table salt Issue 2: October 2018 08 Once risen, punch the dough down and remove it from the bowl. Press it down into the skillet lightly to get an even surface. 09 Make a pattern on the surface of the dough using a sharp knife or razor ( I did random slits). 10 Pour on the other 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the other sprig of rosemary (or dried rosemary) and the sliced garlic. Cover and let proof again for 20 minutes. 11 Preheat the oven to 400°F. 12 Once risen, bake the dough for 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown. 13 Check doneness by tapping on the bread surface; if it sounds hollow, its done. After baking, remove the bread from the pan, otherwise it won’t be crispy. 14 Cool it a bit on a cooling rack and add the rosemary blossoms. Slice it up and serve it warm. 13 17