Copycat Romano's Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread

This is a super easy...super tasty bread!

2 loaves


Ingredients

1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup warm water
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried rosemary (or 2 tbsp fresh)
2 tablespoons butter
kosher salt or a sea salt grinder


Directions

Place yeast, sugar and water in large bowl or bowl or a stand mixer or food processor and allow mixture to become bubbly.
Mix in 1 T butter, salt, and 2 cups of flour. When thoroughly mixed add rosemary.
Knead for about 10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in stand mixer/food processor until smooth and elastic.
Add more flour if necessary to get a smooth dough. It will be slightly sticky.
Oil a bowl, put dough in it and cover with a towel. Let dough rise in a warm place for one hour until doubled.
Punch down dough and divide in half. Let dough rest about 5 minutes.
Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
Shape the dough into 2 small rounded oval loaves.
Let loaves rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
Remove from oven, brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with salt if desired.