Instructions: Large Loaf (2 lb)

1-1/2 to 1-5/8 cup water
3 tbl olive oil
4 tsp sugar
4 cups bread flour
2 tsp yeast

1. place all ingredients in bread pan, using the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe. Select dark crust setting and french bread cycle (or standard - which is what I use). Press start.

2. Observe the dough as it kneads. After 5 to 10 minutes, if it appears dry and stiff or if your machine sounds as if it is straining to knead it, add more ligquid 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms a smooth, soft, pliable ball that is slightly tacky to the touch.

3. After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cade rack, and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing.

Crust: dark

Bake Cycle: French

Optional Bake Cycles: standard/delayed timer/rapid bake

NOTES : Large Loaf (2 lb)

1-1/2 to 1-5/8 cup water3 tbl olive oil4 tsp sugar4 cups bread flour2 tsp yeast1. place all ingredients in bread pan, using the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe. Select dark crust setting and french bread cycle (or standard - which is what I use). Press start. 2. Observe the dough as it kneads. After 5 to 10 minutes, if it appears dry and stiff or if your machine sounds as if it is straining to knead it, add more liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms a smooth, soft, pliable ball that is slightly tacky to the touch. 3. After the baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cade rack, and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing. Crust: darkBake Cycle: FrenchOptional Bake Cycles: standard/delayed timer/rapid bakeNutrional Information per slice: (do we really need to know this?)Calories - 199Fat - 2.2 gramsCarbs - 21.3 gramsProtein - 2.9 gramsFiber - .8 gramsSodium - .7 mgramsCholestoral - 10 mgrams

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