Dissolve the yeast in the warm water.

Combine beaten egg, olive oil, sugar, rosemary and olives and add the yeast/water mixture.

Add flour and knead for 5 minutes.

Let the dough rest for 15 minutes.

Add salt and knead for another 5 minutes.

Place dough in bowl greased with olive oil. Cover. Let rise for one hour in a warm spot (90F).

Remove the dough.  Knead it a bit.  Form it into a ball and place on parchment paper.

Loosely cover with a towel and place it in a warm spot (90F) for 30 min.

Pre-heat the oven for one hour at 400F.

Slash the top of the loaf before baking.  Bake for 45 minutes or so on a pizza stone or in a cloche until the loaf registers 180F in the center.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for two hours or so before eating.