1 Package dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 Teaspoons salt
2 1/2 Cups All-purpose flour
3/4 Cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water
1 Tablespoon olive oil
In the large bowl of a mixer, place the yeast, sugar, salt and 1 cup of the flour. Mix to blend
Add the water and oil. Mix on medium speed with a regular beater for 3 minutes.
Insert dough hook and beat for another 6 minutes, adding the additional flour to keep the dough from being sticky.
Place the dough in a bowl, covered, let rest for 10 minutes.
Punch dough down and form into a long narrow loaf. Placed on oiled pan, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. It should become poofy.
Preheat oven to 375
Brush the loaf with some melted butter (I add some Italian seasoning to the top), and cut three slashes in the top with a serrated knife.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
Place on wire rack to cool.