Herbed Italian Loaf Recipe

Name: Herbed Italian Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C); 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 1/2 cups high-gluten bread flour; 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 tablespoons water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups high-gluten bread flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

1
Place warm water, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
2
Most machines have a 'beep' toward the end of their cycle that allows you to add additional ingredients. Sprinkle in oregano and basil at this time.
3
When machine's Dough cycle has ended, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into an oval or round loaf. Place loaf on a baking sheet that has been well greased with olive oil. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
4
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons water with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut three slits on top of bread. Brush entire loaf with salt water mixture and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped. This bread will be hard when it comes out of the oven. Let sit 10 minutes to soften before cutting.

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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 1/4 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C), 1 tablespoon white sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 1/2 cups high-gluten bread flour, and more.

Yes, Herbed Italian Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Herbed Italian Loaf

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