Garden Herb Bread Recipe

Name: Garden Herb Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided; 1 egg, beaten; Additional dried marjoram, thyme, and rosemary, optional

Servings: persons

4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
1 egg, beaten
Additional dried marjoram, thyme, and rosemary, optional

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In a bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt, marjoram, thyme and rosemary. In a saucepan over low heat, heat milk, water and 1/4 cup butter to 120u00b0-130u00b0. Pour over the dry ingredients. Add egg and blend well. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Punch dough down. Divide into three equal portions. Shape each into a 28-in. rope. Braid ropes; pinch ends to seal. Tie braid into a knot. Place on a greased
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. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown; cover with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Melt remaining butter; brush over bread. Sprinkle with additional herbs if desired. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Garden Herb 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.

Garden Herb Bread

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