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The easiest bread recipe I've created to date, and it's very versatile in that you can substitute the herbs, i.e. instead of rosemary, use thyme, fennel seeds, etc... Yield: 1 round loaf Prep: 10 Mins. 1st rise: 9-12 Hrs. 2nd rise: 1-1/2 Hrs. INGREDIENTS: Wet: 1-1/2 cups warm water 1/2 teaspoon active/rapid dry yeast (not regular) 1 TB amber agave (or honey) Dry: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons dried rosemary (not ground) 1-1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper --1 TB melted butter, (to brush top while hot out of oven) METHOD: Note: I proof my bread (let it rise) in the oven, no heat ~ A must in Alaska as this method provides for more of a consistent, non-draft environment. Turn on pilot light in oven (no heat). In a 2-cup glass-measuring cup, measure the warm water. Add the active/rapid yeast and agave, and stir to combine; set aside. In a medium bowl, add the flour, salt, and pepper; whisk to evenly incorporate.   Add the wet mixture  and...

An easy 5-minute no-knead dough to prepare the night before, then quick to prepare upon waking the next morning to enjoy throughout the day... Yields: (1 loaf) Prep: 5 Mins. Total rising time: 9 hours Bake 45 to 50 Mins. INGREDIENTS 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon active yeast (not rapid or instant) 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1-1/2 cups slightly warm water (tepid) --2 teaspoons olive oil (For top and bottom of dough ball so it doesn't stick or form crust while rising) --Dutch oven (should be at least 4 quarts in size) with its lid. Note: (Do not oil Dutch Oven, bread will not stick while baking). METHOD Add flour to bowl. Add yeast and sea salt and stir thoroughly. Add barely warm (tepid) water and stir thoroughly. The dough will look rough and shaggy. Lightly oil top of dough using a paper towel, then oil your hands (to prevent dough sticking to them); turn dough in the bowl and do so on this side so the whole ball of dough is slightly coated with the oil. Cover the bowl with...