Basil And Sage Bread Recipe

Name: Basil And Sage Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x Yeast, dry, envelope; 1 c. Water, hot (105-115 ); 5 1/2 c. All purpose flour; 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil; 4 tsp Basil, crumbled dry; 1/4 tsp Sage, crumbled dry; 1/2 c. Dry white wine; 1 3/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Pepper, freshly grnd; 1/2 c. Water, hot (105-115 )

Servings: persons

1
(Makes 2 baguettes.)
2
Sprinkle yeast over 1 c. water in bowl of heavy-duty electric mixer; stir to dissolve.
3
Let stand 5 min.
4
Thoroughly fold in 1 1/2 c. flour.
5
Sprinkle 1/2 c. flour over dough.
6
Cover with towel.
7
Let rise in hot draft-free area till doubled, about 1 1/2 hrs.
8
Heat oil in heavy small skillet over low heat.
9
Add in basil and sage and stir till aromatic, about 1 minute.
10
Cold.
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Blend 1 c. flour, oil mix, wine, salt and pepper into dough, using dough hook.
12
Slowly add in remaining 1/2 c. water.
13
Stir in 2 1/2 c. flour 1/2 c. at a time.
14
Knead dough in mixer till smooth and resilient, about 10 min, adding more all purpose flour if sticky.
15
Grease large bowl.
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Add in dough, turning to coat entire surface.
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Cover bowl.
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Let dough rise in hot draft-free area till doubled, about 1 1/4 hrs.
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Grease two baking sheets.
20
Punch dough down.
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Divide in half.
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Form each piece into 14-inch-long loaf.
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Place on prepared sheets, seam side down.
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Let rise in hot draft-free area till almost doubled, about 1 hour.
25
Preheat oven to 400 .
26
Slash tops of loaves with sharp knife.
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Bake till breads sound hollow when tapped on bottom, about 50 min.
28
Cold on wire racks before serving.

1335

kcal

Calories

Fat

251

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x Yeast, dry, envelope, 1 c. Water, hot (105-115 ), 5 1/2 c. All purpose flour, 1/4 c. Extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Basil And Sage Bread Recipe 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!