Best Four Herb Bread Recipes

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FOUR-HERB BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)



Four-Herb Bread (Bread Machine) image

Marjoram, thyme, basil and chives season this moist loaf of bread. "The aroma while baking will make you think of a stuffed turkey roasting in the oven." Diabetic exchange:1 starch.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf bread

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups water (70 to 80 degrees)
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups flour
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacture.
  • Slect basic 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 water or flour if needed).

FOUR-HERB BREAD



Four-Herb Bread image

Marjoram, thyme, basil and chives season this moist loaf, submitted by Sue Murphy of Greenwood, Michigan. "A friend gave me this recipe," she says. "The aroma while it's baking will make you think of a stuffed turkey roasting in the oven."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/4 cups water (70° to 80°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons active dry yeast

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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

AUSTRALIAN FOUR HERB BREAD



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This bread is best eaten the day it is made or can be frozen for 2 months. This came from the Australian Women's Weekly.

Provided by luvcookn

Categories     Breads

Time 2h50m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 g dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
45 g butter, melted
3 1/4 cups flour
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1 egg, separated, extra
1 tablespoon milk
rock salt

Steps:

  • Lightly grease loaf pan.
  • Combine yeast, sugar and milk in medium bowl, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes or until foamy. Stir in egg and butter.
  • Sift flour into large bowl, make well in centre, gradually stir in yeast mixture, mix to a soft dough.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
  • Place dough into lightly oiled bowl, cover and let stand for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  • Punch down dough and knead for 5 minutes or until smooth.
  • Divide dough into 4 portions.
  • Roll 1 portion into 6" x 8" rectangle.
  • Combine herbs and extra egg white in small bowl, spread a quarter of the herb mixture over dough.
  • Roll dough up from long side like a Swiss Roll.
  • Repeat with remaining dough and herb mixture.
  • Place 2 rolls side by side in prepared pan, top with remaining rolls.
  • Cover and let stand in warm place for about 40 minutes or until dough reaches the top of the pan.
  • Brush loaf lightly with combined extra egg yolk and milk, sprinkle with rock salt.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for about 50 minutes or until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Let stand in pan for 5 minutes before removing to cooling rack.

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