Instructions: In ancient Greek mythology Zeus uses the olive branch as a symbol of live.

This association could not be more appropriate, since olive oil is a natural product of the earth with many nutritive properties.

This fragrant breadd, made from garlic-infused olive oil, is delicious when lightly toasted, covered with sun-ripened tomatoes and basil and drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil
My recipe for galic olive oil follows but, if you don;t have the time, it is available at certain supermarkets or specialty food stores. If making the garlic olive at home, do so so the day before you plan to make this bread, since the garlic should steep in the oil for at least 6 hours before using.

All ingredients must be at toom temperature, unless otherwise noted. Add ingredients in the order specified in your bread machine owners manual.

Set bread machine on the basic/standard bread making setting. Select medium or normal baking cycle. The programmable timer can be used, if desired.

NOTE: To make the garlic olive oil, heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a small, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat. When the oil begins to smoke, remove from heat immediately and let cool for 10 minutes. Add the prepared garlic cloves. Let st4eep for at least six hours at room temperature.

Remove garlic cloves from oil and discard. Store any unused garlic oil in the refrigerator for up to seven days.

Yield: 1 loaf

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