Spice Box of Earth

Ahhh, a week in glorious Paree and I have missed my bread machine. Baguettes are all very well and good, but sometimes I crave a nice white fluffy slice.

I recently bought some bread machine mixes, one of which was garlic and rosemary, and was so offended by its containing milk and eggs (what the hey?) that I set to making my own effort. I should have known better……

N.B. This recipe is for my mini 1lb loaf machine! You’ll need to double for a regular sized bread machine; please let me know if it works out ok if you try it! :)

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons warm water
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1.5 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cloves garlic, minced or VERY finely chopped
• 2 tsp rosemary
• 2 cups strong white bread flour
• 3/4 tsp fast action yeast

Put all ingredients into the bread machine pan in the order shown. Use the basic white loaf setting. Enjoy!