Italian Bread

I am actually really excited to try this new recipe I found because the dough can be turned into 3 different products AND it should be so quick to make that you can actually fit this into your busy schedule.  I found this recipe on myrecipes.com:

Yield: Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1  teaspoon  sugar
• 1  cup  warm water (100° to 110°)
• 2  to 3 cups bread flour
• 2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 1  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

Combine yeast, sugar, and 1 cup warm water in bowl of a heavy-duty electric stand mixer; let stand 5 minutes. Add 2 cups flour, oil, and salt to bowl, and beat at low speed, using dough hook attachment, 1 minute. Gradually add additional flour until dough begins to leave the sides of the bowl and pull together. (Note: The dough will take on a "shaggy" appearance as the flour is being added. When enough flour has been added, the dough will look soft and smooth, not wet and sticky or overly dry with a rough surface.)
Increase speed to medium, and beat 5 minutes. Cover bowl of dough with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down, and let stand 10 minutes.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; shape dough into a 12-inch loaf, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Cut 3 (1/4-inch deep) slits across top of dough with a sharp paring knife. (The slits release interior steam and prevent the loaf from blowing apart at the side.)
Bake at 400° for 16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Herbed Focaccia: Proceed with recipe as directed, shaping dough into a ball instead of a loaf. Roll dough into an 11- x 14-inch rectangle on a lightly greased baking sheet. Press handle of a wooden spoon into dough to make indentations at 1-inch intervals. Drizzle dough evenly with 1 tablespoon olive oil; sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning. Bake at 475° for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Pizza Crust: Proceed with recipe as directed, shaping dough into a ball instead of a loaf. Roll dough into an 11- x 14-inch rectangle on a lightly greased baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, or spread with pesto or pizza sauce, and sprinkle with desired toppings. Bake at 475° for 20 to 25 minutes.

Gaye Groover Christmus, Columbia, South Carolina, Southern Living, OCTOBER 2004

I'm sorry I didn't have time to take pictures today, but I added some Italian herbs and pressed garlic (about 6 cloves Mmmmmm) to my flour before mixing.  My kitchen smells mighty good!  I can't wait to see how it turns out!