Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 3 tsp yeast
- 3 1/2 cups flour
- 4 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Stir together the yeast and the warm water. Set aside until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt together.
- Add the oil, the beaten eggs, and the water with the yeast.
- Knead by hand until dough comes together. (Add a little bit of flour if too sticky).
- Form a ball and place it in a large bowl. Cover with a cloth and let rise for one hour.
- After an hour, punch dough to release gas. Dump dough onto a flat surface and knead for a few minutes. Shape or braid bread and place bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or use the mold of your choice. Cover with a cloth and let rise for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place a small dish or a ramekin filled with water on bottom rack of the oven. Place bread on top rack in the middle of oven.
- Bake for about 30-45 minutes.