Basil And Sage Bread Recipe

Name: Basil And Sage Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 envelope dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 2 1/2 cups rye flour or 3 cups whole wheat flour; 3 cups white flour; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup white wine; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup warm water; 4 teaspoons dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried sage

Servings: persons

1
Sprinkle yeast over 1 cup water in large bowl, stir to dissove.
2
Let stand for 5 minutes.
3
Mix rye and white flour together to equal 6 cups flour.
4
Mix 1 1/2 cups flour in with yeast/water, stir well.
5
Sprinkle 1/2 cup flour over dough.
6
Cover with plastic wrap or damp towel and let rise in warm area until doubled (1 1/2 hours).
7
Heat oil in skillet over low heat.
8
Add basil and sage, stir about 1 minute.
9
Remove from heat and cool.
10
Blend 1 cup of flour, oil mixture, 1/2 cup water (or wine), salt and pepper into dough using a dough hook or by hand.
11
Slowly add remainlng 1/2 cup water.
12
Stir in remaining 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time until dough is smooth and elastic (10 minutes if using dough hook), adding more flour if dough is still sticky.
13
Grease large bowl.
14
Add dough, turning to coat all sides of dough.
15
Cover bowl and let rise until doubled (1 1/2 hours).
16
Grease two baking sheets.
17
Punch dough down.
18
Divide dough in half.
19
Form each piece of dough into a 14-inch long loaf.
20
Place on baking sheets, seam side down.
21
Let rise in warm area until almost double (1 hour).
22
Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.
23
Slash tops of loaves with knife.
24
Bake bread 50-60 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped on bottom and is golden brown.

716

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 envelope dry yeast, 1 cup warm water, 2 1/2 cups rye flour or 3 cups whole wheat flour, 3 cups white flour, and more.

Yes, Basil And Sage Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basil And Sage Bread

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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