Hi, A note to Melanie on her bread not rising. I too used active yeast and on one loaf put the yeast in the HOT liquid and bread did not rise. The temp for the hot liquid in recipe I believe is too hot for dry active yeast. Also, the olive oil may have something to do with it. I made a second loaf with proofing the yeast just in the water at 110 degrees and it was just fine. Don't know if this was the problem but at least you are not alone in the no rise surprise. I am getting instant yeast for this recipe to see if it is a better choice. Also, I need to try the fluff and sprinkle method of flour measuring as my dough comes out between a batter mixture and regular dough texture. Thank PJH for your VERY helpful hints. I suspect this recipe works better with instant yeast. However, if you use active dry, DON'T put it in the hot water! Do as the recipe says and mix it in with the other dry ingredients, then pour the hot water over; the flour, etc. acts as a buffer against the heat of the liquid. And yes, do try the fluff and sprinkle method of measuring flour - it's how we write all of our recipes, so you'll get better results doing it that way - at least on THIS site! PJH

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