Romano's Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons rosemary
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. 1

   Place yeast, sugar and water in large bowl or food processor and allow mixture to become bubbly.

2. 2

   Mix in 1 T butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour.

3. 3

   Add one tablespoon of the fresh chopped rosemary.

4. 4

   Knead for about 10 minutes by hand or in food processor about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

5. 5

   Add more flour if necessary.

6. 6

   Oil a bowl, put dough in it and cover with a towel.

7. 7

   Let dough rise in a warm place for one hour until doubled.

8. 8

   Punch down dough and divide in half.

9. 9

   Let dough rest about 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Spray baking pan or cookie sheet with cooking spray.

11. 11

    Shape the dough into 2 small rounded oval loaves.

12. 12

    Sprinkle remaining 1 Tablespoon of rosemary over the loaves and press lightly into the surface.

13. 13

    Let loaves rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.

14. 14

    Preheat oven to 375°F.

15. 15

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.

16. 16

    Carefully remove from oven, brush with remaining butter (and salt if desired.).