French Herb Bread Recipes

HERBED FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• Slice a baguette on a sharp diagonal to make 8 long pieces. Butter both sides, season with salt and pepper and arrange on a baking sheet. Combine 3 tablespoons chopped chives and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme); sprinkle on the bread. Bake at 400 degrees F until crisp, 15 minutes.

ITALIAN HERB BREAD I

Steps:

• Mix yeast, warm water, and white sugar together in a large bowl. Set aside for five minutes, or until mixture becomes foamy.
• Stir olive oil, salt, herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, cheese, and 3 cups flour into the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the next three cups of flour. Dough will be stiff.
• Knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and rubbery. Place in an oiled bowl, and turn to cover the surface of the dough with oil. Cover with a damp linen dish towel. Allow to rise for one hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
• Punch dough down to release all the air. Shape into two loaves. Place loaves on a greased cookie sheet, or into two greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise until doubled in size, about a 30 minutes.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Remove loaves from pan(s), and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

HERBED FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat.
• Stir together all ingredients except bread.
• Cut bread into 1-inch slices. Spread herb mixture on cut sides of bread. Reassemble loaf. Wrap in piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil; seal securely.
• Grill uncovered about 4 inches from medium heat 15 to 20 minutes or until hot. Baking Directions: Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare bread and wrap in foil as directed. Bake about 20 minutes or until hot.

HERBED FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• Put 5 cups flour into the container of a food processor. Add yeast, salt, rosemary, parsley, basil and chives and start processing while gradually adding the water.
• Add remaining cup of flour, or enough to make nonsticky dough that comes loose from container sides.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead while shaping the dough into a nonsticky ball.
• Lightly flour inside of a mixing bowl and add the dough. Cover with clean cloth and place in a warm (not hot) draft-free place to rise.
• Let stand until double in bulk, about 30 to 40 minutes. (It is not essential to let dough rise a second time, but it is preferable.) Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and punch down. Knead briefly and return the dough to lightly floured bowl. Let stand until double in bulk, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Turn out dough onto lightly floured board and knead briefly. Divide dough in half and shape it into two loaves, each about 15 inches long. Place loaves side by side on baking sheet and cover with clean cloth. Let stand 15 minutes or until they rise slightly (but not double in bulk).
• Remove cloth and, using razor blade, cut three uniform diagonal, parallel gashes over the top of each loaf. Place in oven on bottom rack and, if crisper crust is desired, place two ice cubes on bottom of oven. This will create steam. Bake 45 minutes or until golden brown all over.

EASY HERBED FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• Cut bread into 1-in. slices. In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley and chives; spread over one side of each slice of bread. , Place buttered side up on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.

FRENCH HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the yeast, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
• In a sauce pan combine the milk, water and 1/4 cup of the butter or margarine until 110 degrees F. Add milk mixture and vinegar to the flour mixture and blend at low speed of the mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cups additional flour to form a sticky dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead adding 1/2 to 1 cup more of flour until dough is smooth and pliable. Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.
• Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle shape about 16x8 inches.
• In a saucepan heat the onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, parsley and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until butter or margarine is melted. Spread over the dough rectangle and starting from the 16 inch side roll the dough up tightly like a jelly roll.
• Place the bread seam side down onto a greased cookie sheet and let rise until doubled in sized.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F).
• Bake bread until golden brown about 20 to 30 minutes. Brush hot bread with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

FRENCH HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a large stand mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast and 3 Tsp salad dressing mix, reserving 1 Tsp of mix, and mix well.
• Heat buttermilk, water and shortening (or olive oil) until warm (110-115°F), and add to flour mixture.
• Add egg, and beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
• Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a firm dough, remove from bowl, and knead until smooth and elastic, 5-10 minutes, adding more flour as needed.
• Put in a well greased bowl, turn to grease top, cover, and let rise for 20-30 minutes.
• Punch down, and divide into 2 equal parts.
• On a lightly floured board, pat each one into a 7-12" rectangle.
• Roll up, starting with a long side, and seal edges and ends, turning ends down on seam side.
• Place seam side down on a grease baking sheet that has been dusted with cornmeal.
• Make diagonal slices about 2" apart on top, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 30-40 minutes.
• Bake at 375°F for 25-35 minutes or until bottom sounds hollow when rapped with a knuckle (or 190°F internal temperature on an instant reading thermometer).
• While warm, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with remaining teaspoon of salad dressing mix.
• Cool on a wire rack before wrapping.

FRENCH HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the yeast, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
• In a sauce pan combine the milk, water and 1/4 cup of the butter or margarine until 110 degrees F (38 degrees C). Add milk mixture and vinegar to the flour mixture and blend at low speed of the mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cups additional flour to form a sticky dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead adding 1/2 to 1 cup more of flour until dough is smooth and pliable. Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.
• Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle shape about 16x8 inches.
• In a saucepan heat the onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, parsley and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until butter or margarine is melted. Spread over the dough rectangle and starting from the 16 inch side roll the dough up tightly like a jelly roll.
• Place the bread seam side down onto a greased cookie sheet and let rise until doubled in sized.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Bake bread until golden brown about 20 to 30 minutes. Brush hot bread with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

FRENCH HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the yeast, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
• In a sauce pan combine the milk, water and 1/4 cup of the butter or margarine until 110 degrees F (38 degrees C). Add milk mixture and vinegar to the flour mixture and blend at low speed of the mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cups additional flour to form a sticky dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead adding 1/2 to 1 cup more of flour until dough is smooth and pliable. Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.
• Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle shape about 16x8 inches.
• In a saucepan heat the onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, parsley and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until butter or margarine is melted. Spread over the dough rectangle and starting from the 16 inch side roll the dough up tightly like a jelly roll.
• Place the bread seam side down onto a greased cookie sheet and let rise until doubled in sized.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Bake bread until golden brown about 20 to 30 minutes. Brush hot bread with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

FRENCH HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the yeast, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
• In a sauce pan combine the milk, water and 1/4 cup of the butter or margarine until 110 degrees F (38 degrees C). Add milk mixture and vinegar to the flour mixture and blend at low speed of the mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cups additional flour to form a sticky dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead adding 1/2 to 1 cup more of flour until dough is smooth and pliable. Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.
• Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle shape about 16x8 inches.
• In a saucepan heat the onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, parsley and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until butter or margarine is melted. Spread over the dough rectangle and starting from the 16 inch side roll the dough up tightly like a jelly roll.
• Place the bread seam side down onto a greased cookie sheet and let rise until doubled in sized.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Bake bread until golden brown about 20 to 30 minutes. Brush hot bread with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

HERB-BUTTERED FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• Chop basil in processor. Add butter, capers, salt and generous amount of pepper and process until well combined. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring butter mixture to room temperature before using.)
• Preheat oven to 500°F. Arrange bread cut side up on cookie sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Spread cut surfaces with basil butter. Cut crosswise and serve.

HERB SPREAD FOR FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Cut bread in half lengthwise; spread herb spread on cut sides. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.

FRENCH HERB SWIRL BREAD

Steps:

• In a larg mixer bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
• To a saucepan, add the buttermilk, water and butter. Warm over low heat until warm (120-130 degrees F). (Butter does not need to melt).
• Add warm liquid over flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat for 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, stir in 1 - 1 1/2 cups of the remaining flour to form a sticky dough.
• Remove dough from mixer bowl to a floured surface. Knead adding 1/2 - 1 cup of flour until dough is smooth, pliable and no longer sticky (about 5 minutes).
• Place dough in a lightly greased bowl; cover. Let rise in a warm place (such as a bowl over warm water) until light and doubled in size; about 1 hour.
• FILLING: Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat; stirring constantly until butter is melted. Set aside.
• Once dough has doubled in size, punch it down.
• Knead several times to remove air bubbles.
• For one large loaf: roll or pat dough into a 16 x 18-inch rectangle. Spread filling (at room temperature) evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch edge on all sides.
• Roll up tightly starting at long edge, jelly-roll style. Pinch edges and sides of dough to seal.
• For 2 small loaves: cut dough in half and follow remaining directions (except for the size of rectangle) as for the large loaf.
• Place loaves (or single loaf) seam side down on greased cookie sheet(s). Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. for 40 - 50 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from oven.
• If desired brush loaves with melted butter after baking; sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm.

FRENCH HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the yeast, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
• In a sauce pan combine the milk, water and 1/4 cup of the butter or margarine until 110 degrees F (38 degrees C). Add milk mixture and vinegar to the flour mixture and blend at low speed of the mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
• Stir in 1 1/2 cups additional flour to form a sticky dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead adding 1/2 to 1 cup more of flour until dough is smooth and pliable. Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.
• Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle shape about 16x8 inches.
• In a saucepan heat the onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, parsley and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until butter or margarine is melted. Spread over the dough rectangle and starting from the 16 inch side roll the dough up tightly like a jelly roll.
• Place the bread seam side down onto a greased cookie sheet and let rise until doubled in sized.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
• Bake bread until golden brown about 20 to 30 minutes. Brush hot bread with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

GARLIC AND HERB BREAD (FRANCE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice bread down to BUT NOT THROUGH the bottom crust.
• In a bowl, combine garlic, oregano, parsley, softened butter & parmesan cheese, mixing well.
• Spread butter mixture on each side of bread without breaking the loaf.
• Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil & bake 20 minutes.
• Unwrap, slice completely & serve hot.

HERB-SEASONED FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• Slice french bread into 1 inch slices. Combine remaining ingredients, mixing well; spread butter mixture between bread slices.
• Wrap loaf in aluminum foil; bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated.