A real teat when basil is plentiful!

PREHEAT OVEN TO 375º

PARCHMENT PAPER LINED COOKIE SHEET

INGREDIENTS:

2 ½ TSPS INSTANT DRY or RAPID RISE YEAST

1 ½ CUPS WARM WATER

2 TPS WHITE SUGAR

1 TSP SALT

¾ CUP FRESH BASIL – minced

          (weigh or measure before chopping)

2 TBS VEGETABLE OIL

3 ½ CUPS BREAD FLOUR

DIRECTIONS:

In a heavy-duty mixer add yeast, warm water and sugar. Stir all together

and mix well.

Cover with a dish towel and allow to stand for 5 minutes while yeast should proof.

When yeast has proofed, add salt, basil, oil and mix until well combined.

Add bread flour 1 cup at a time, mixing well between each addition.

When all flour has been added knead dough and continue kneading for 5 – 7 minutes.

If dough is still sticking to the sides of the bowl, slowly add up to ½ cup of flour a little at a time.

Quickly gather dough into a ball and place on a lightly floured work surface.

Roll out dough to a rectangle that is app. 1 ½-inches thick.

Roll up dough like a cinnamon roll and place on prepared cookie sheet.

Cover and let rise for 20-25 minutes.

When satisfied with the rising action bake in pre-heated oven for 30 minutes.

Cover with foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow to cool on a. wire rack.

BUON APPETITE!