Instructions

• In a small bowl, combine water and yeast. Stir until it dissolved.
• Add olive oil and stir. Set aside.
• In the bowl of a large food processor, add bread flour, salt, and sugar. Pulse a few times to combine.
• Turn the food processor on and slowly pour the water mixture in through the chute.
• Once the mixture becomes a ball, continue to process about 2 minutes to knead. You may need to add an additional tablespoon or two of water to get the ball to form.
• Lightly oil a bowl.
• Remove the dough onto a cutting board. Knead until it becomes a smooth ball.
• Put the dough into the bowl smooth side down. Flip to coat the other side with oil.
• Cover with a tea towel and allow to rise about 40 minutes until it is doubled in size.
• Once it is doubled in size, remove the dough onto a lightly floured cutting board.
• Knead until the air is out and flatten into a rectangle shape.
• Roll from one of the long sides into a loaf. Pinch the ends to seal.
• Place into a loaf pan or on a parchment lined cookie sheet. You can make this into a loaf, rolls, or buns.
• Allow to rise about 30 – 40 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix the egg and a small amount of water to make an egg wash.
• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
• When the dough has risen, slash with a bread lame or very sharp serrated knife.
• Lightly brush the bread with the egg wash being careful not to deflate it.
• Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden. The bread will have a hollow sound when thumped with your finger. The internal temperature will read approximately 190 – 200 degrees F when done.
• Remove from oven onto a rack. Allow to cool.
• Slice and enjoy!