Fourth of July

I made a loaf of bread today. It came out WONDERFUL - and can be modified for other types.

1 teaspoon sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons dry yeast
1 1/4 cup warm water
3 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons rosemary
1 egg, lightly beaten

1. Dissolve sugar and yeast in 1/4 cup of water (stand 5 minutes)
2. Mix rest of ingredients and turn or knead for 5 minutes, until smooth
3. Place in covered bowl coated in cooking spray or oil in a warm place for 45 minutes (until doubled in size).
4. Punch dough down, cover let rise for 30 minutes
5. Punch dough down, cover let rise for 10 minutes
6. Roll into 8x4 in loaf pan (pinching edges and getting all air pockets out). Cover let rise for 30 minutes
7. Preheat oven to 425.
8. Uncover dough. Gently brush with egg. Bake at 425 for 12 minutes. Then reduce temperature to 350 and bake for 15 minutes. Cool - serve.

You'll love it.