Tuscan Herb Bread Recipes

BREAD MACHINE - ITALIAN HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Bread Machine settings - 1.5 or 2 pound loaf, light color and "basic" bread setting
• Make sure the bread machine is unplugged and remove the bread pan from the bread machine.
• Pour the milk into the bread pan and then add the other ingredients (including the Italian herb seasoning). Place the bread machine yeast in last and the yeast should not touch the liquid (until the bread machine is turned on and the ingredients start to be mixed together).
• Place the bread pan back in the bread machine and plug in the bread machine.
• Enter the correct settings into your bread machine (i.e. 1.5 or 2 lb, light color & basic setting) and press the "start" button.
• After the bread machine has finished baking the bread, unplug the bread machine. Remove the bread from the bread pan and place it on a cooling rack. Use oven mitts when removing the bread pan from the bread machine as it will be very hot!
• In our Sunbeam bread machine, the baking takes about 3 hours for a 2 pound bread (and 2:53 hours for a 1.5 lb bread loaf) at the light color & basic bread settings. However, some machines can differ and you don't want to be away from home when the bread machine "finished" alarm goes off! Your bread machine should show you the length of the baking time after you have entered the settings into the machine. This will allow you to know when to be in the kitchen in order to remove the bread.

TUSCAN HERB SPICE MIX

Steps:

• Mix all of the spices together until well blended. Store in a tightly capped jar and use as needed.
• Enjoy!

ITALIAN HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

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.

TUSCAN HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the yeast, sugar and warm water. Gently stir together with handheld whisk. Then, let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
• Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the bread flour, salt, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and herbs.
• Turn the mixer onto medium low speed and slowly spoon in the flour mixture.
• Once dough starts to form increase to medium high.
• Continue to work the dough for 5 minutes or until a positive "Window Pane Test" (Pinch a piece of dough off and spread with finger tips holding up to the light. If the dough stretches without breaking and you can see through the center, gluten has formed and its ready to prove.
• Gently place the soft and sticky dough into a lightly oiled large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 4 days and up to 7 days for added tangy flavor. The dough will rise and fall while its chilling, and thats totally normal.
• Remove dough bowl from fridge. Press down any excess air with a slightly floured fist. Weigh and divide the dough equally into two balls. Use lightly floured hands to form each half into a round shape.
• Place each half onto a medium sized rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover each dough ball loosely with a lightly floured tea towel and allow to warm to room temperature.
• Dough will then need time to rise again, doubling in size. this could take 1-2 hours depending on temperature of room. The dough will spread more outwardly, looking puffier, rather than growing in height.
• Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
• Now that the dough has doubled again, carefully cut a few slits across the top with a sharp knife and sprinkle with more herbs if desired.
• Place trays with dough side by side on middle rack of the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove trays from the oven and place the loaves directly onto a wire rack to completely cool.
• Slice the loaves and serve with dipping oil, cheeses, or fruit spreads.

A TUSCAN HERB ARTISAN BREAD

Steps:

• Mix the flour, instant yeast, and salt together.
• Add the water and spices.
• Mix by hand until the dough comes together.
• Let stand for 12 to 18 hours. We have done this over night, and of course, add a couple hours.
• Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• Once the dough had rested for 12 to 18 hours, place the dough onto the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
• Fold the dough into thirds one way, then thirds the other way.
• Let the dough stand for another 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven at 500°F with a covered Dutch Oven in the oven.
• Once both the oven and Dutch Oven are hot, carefully take the cover off the Dutch Oven and slide the rested dough into the Dutch Oven.
• Now is when you can lightly sprinkle a little of the herbs on top of the loaf, this is optional.
• Place the cover back on to the Dutch Oven and put into the hot oven.
• Bake for 25 minutes with the cover on, then, take the cover off and finish baking for another 5 minutes.
• After the 30 minutes, take the Dutch Oven out of the oven.
• Have a cooling rack ready to put your Bread on right after you take it out of the oven.
• Let the bread cool on the cooling rack for a few hours, after it has cooled, slice the loaf.
• Store in a air tight container.

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.

ITALIAN HERB BREAD II

Steps:

• Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
• Select the Medium Crust and Basic/White Bread settings, and press Start.

ASIAGO HERB BREAD (ONE POUND LOAF)

Steps:

• Place ingredients in your machine in the order given by your manufacturer.
• Select the light or sweet bread setting, if able.
• Operate machine and enjoy your loaf!

SUBWAY BREAD RECIPE (ITALIAN HERB AND CHEESE)

Steps:

• In the bowl of a stand mixer whisk together the yeast and water. Whisk in the sugar, oil, salt, eggs, and the mashed potato flakes if using.
• Add the flour and knead for 6 minutes over low speed. Rest the dough for 10 minutes.
• Transfer dough onto a floured surface and cut into 4 equal pieces. Cut each piece in half again to make a total of 8 pieces. Gently pat and roll into a 12-inch log.
• Spray the tops with water.
• Dredge into the Italian Herb Blend.
• Place rolls onto Silicone Sub Roll Mats and score the tops (3-4 slashes.)
• Allow dough to rise until tripled in size (up to 1 hour if rising in a warm place.)
• Sprinkle the tops with shredded Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese. Bake for 15-18 minutes at 375°F. Cool in molds before removing.