Romano's Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread

By ghudsontx

This is an attempt to immitate the excellent bread that is served in the Macaroni Grill Restaurant.

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

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:

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

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

3 Add one tablespoon of the fresh chopped rosemary.

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

5 Add more flour if necessary.

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

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

8 Punch down dough and divide in half.

9 Let dough rest about 5 minutes.

10 Spray baking pan or cookie sheet with cooking spray.

11 Shape the dough into 2 small rounded oval loaves.

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

13 Let loaves rise again until doubled, about 45 minutes.

14 Preheat oven to 375°F.

15 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.

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