Shoe Polish Bread

Preparing the Dough In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.

2.Add the warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients.

3.Mix the ingredients until a sticky dough forms.

4.Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Letting the Dough Rise Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

Shaping the Bread Punch down the dough to remove any air bubbles.

7.Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a loaf.

8.Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them with the kitchen towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

Baking the Bread Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

10.Bake the bread for about 25 minutes, or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Cooling and Serving Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.