Garden Herb Bread Recipes

BRAIDED GARDEN HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar.
• Then, add in the yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and frothy.
• Next, in a large bowl, combine the salt, all the seasonings, ¼ cup of melted butter, and the water. Stir to combine.
• Then, add the milk/yeast mixture to the bowl of seasonings.
• Proceed to mix in the flour 1 cup at a time and mix together well.
• After that, add in the egg and then mix until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
• Now it is time to knead the dough. You can do this using a mixer on medium speed for 7 minutes or by hand until the dough is elastic and smooth.
• Then, cover and let the dough rest in a warm area for 10 minutes.
• Next, divide the dough into 3 equal sized portions.
• Then, roll each piece out into a 30inch long rope and then braid the ropes together.
• Pinch together the ends of the braided dough to seal them together.
• Place the bread loaf on a greased baking sheet and cover. Let rest until doubled in size, about 20-40minutes.
• Remove the top rack from the oven and then bake the bread at 375 F degrees for about 30-35 minutes.
• During the last 15 minutes of baking, cover the bread with foil to prevent browning.
• When the bread is finished baking, melt the remaining butter and then brush it over the top of the loaf.
• Sprinkle with any additional herbs if desired.
• Then, remove from the baking sheet and let the bread cool on a wire rack. Slice, serve and enjoy!

GARDEN HERB BRAID

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and herbs. In a saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. , Divide dough into thirds. Shape each portion into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes., Bake 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Combine herbs; sprinkle over bread. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

HERB GARLIC BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until finely minced. Heat the olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and parsley mixture and cook for 1 minute, until the garlic is tender but not browned. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Slice the baguette lengthwise down the center, but not all the way through, and spoon the garlic mixture into the bread. Place the bread on a sheet pan and bake for 8 minutes. Slice diagonally and serve warm.

GARDEN HERB BREAD (FOR THE BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Using the instructions from your bread machine, combine ingredients accordingly.
• Success Hints:* Use dried herbs that are flaked and not ground.
• If using fresh herbs, double the amount.
• *To make Rosemary Bread, use half as much marjoram and thyme and replace the chives and basil with fresh chopped rosemary.
• *Any combination of spices may be substitiuted according to your tastes.
• *The recipe can be made with the white, rapid or delay bake cycles.

GARDEN HERB BREAD

Steps:

• 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 120°-130°. 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 baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° 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.

GARDEN HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Load ingredients into your machine in the order given.
• Bake using the regular, rapid, or delayed time bake cycle.

GARLIC-HERB FLATBREAD

Steps:

• Combine flour, cornmeal, baking soda, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a fork or pastry blender until mixture looks crumbly. Stir in thyme, rosemary, and garlic powder. Sprinkle in water and vinegar; toss with a fork until a ball of dough forms.
• Wrap dough tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
• Cover a large cutting board with aluminum foil. Turn dough out onto aluminum foil, cover with plastic wrap, and roll out into a thin rectangle. Cut into smaller rectangles; transfer to baking sheets. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes.

GARLIC AND HERB BREAD

Steps:

• For bread machine: Place all ingredients in bread pan as recommended by your manufacturer. Process on "Regular" or "White Bread" cycle. Remove promptly after baking cycle is complete.