Mediterranean Herbed Bread Recipes

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.

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.

MEDITERRANEAN HERBED BREAD

Steps:

• 1. Measure carefully, placing all ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.2. Select Basic/White cycle. Use Medium or Light crust color. Remove baked bread from pan to wire rack cool.*Spreads with at least 65% vegetable oil can be used.NUTRITION FACTS: 1 Slice: Calories 145 (Calories from Fat 20) Fat 2g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 5mg Sodium 300mg Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 4g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 10% DIET EXCHANGES: 2 StarchFrom "Betty Crocker's Complete Cookbook, Everything You Need to Know to Cook Today, 9th Edition." Text Copyright 2000 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ITALIAN HERB BREAD FOR THE BREADMAKER

Steps:

• Measure ingredients into baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
• Put pan into the oven chamber.
• Select Basic Cycle.

MEDITERRANEAN HERBED BREAD

Steps:

• Make 1 ½-Pound Recipe with bread machines that use 3 cups flour, or make 2-Pound Recipe with bread machines that use 4 cups flour.Measure carefully, placing all ingredients in bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.Select Basic/White cycle. Use Medium or Light crust color. Remove baked bread from pan, and cool on wire rack.1 Slice: 135 calories (10 calories from fat) 1g fat (0g saturated) 0mg cholesterol 300mg sodium 29 carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber 4g proteinSUCCESS TIPWe found from our testing that the same amount of yeast is needed for both the 1 ½-pound and 2-pound loaves.TRY THISDried herbs can be used when fresh herbs aren't available. For the 1 ½-pound loaf, use ½ teaspoon each of dried basil, oregano and thyme leaves for the 2-pound loaf, use ¾ teaspoon of each.From "Betty Crocker's Best Bread Machine Cookbook, The Goodness of Homemade Bread the Easy Way." Text Copyright 1999 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO-HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the water, honey and yeast.
• Let stand in a warm place until the mixture foams, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in 2 cups of the flour, mixing well with a wooden spoon.
• Let the batter rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, oil, tomato paste, salt substitutite and enough flour to form a kneadable dough.
• On a lightly floured surface, knead for 5-8 minutes until the dough is elastic and less sticky.
• Place in a lightly oiled bowl.
• Cover.
• Let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Punch down and let rise again for 30 minutes.
• Lightly oil 2 9X5 loaf pans.
• Divide the dough in half, form each half into a loaf and place in the pans.
• Let rise for 20 minutes Preheat the oven at 375 degrees F.
• Bake the loaves for 40 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Turn out onto wire racks and let cool before slicing.

MEDITERRANEAN FLATBREAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the kale and cook for 3-4 minutes, until semi-wilted. Season with a pinch of salt.
• Add a splash of water and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until the kale is mostly wilted.
• Add another drizzle of olive oil and the garlic, pine nuts, and red pepper flakes to the pan. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and the pine nuts are toasted.
• Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2-3 more minutes until the kale is completely wilted and tender. Transfer the kale mixture to a bowl and set aside.
• In the same pan, add a drizzle of oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes. Heat the flatbreads, 1 at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
• Transfer the flatbreads to a cutting board and spread with the hummus. Spoon the kale mixture on top and cut into quarters.
• Sprinkle with more red pepper flakes, if desired, and serve.
• Enjoy!

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.