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Garden Herb Loaf

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Recipe Summary Garden Herb Loaf

This bread draws raves whenever I make it! It is a family favorite!

Ingredients | Rosemary Gardens Fountains

4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons white sugar

2 (.25 ounce) packages instant yeast

1 ½ teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon dried marjoram

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

¾ cup milk

½ cup water

¼ cup butter

1 egg

1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, salt, and herbs.

Heat milk, water, and 1/4 cup butter until very warm (120-130 degrees F); stir into dry ingredients. Stir in egg and enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.

Divide dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece to 30 inch rope. Braid ropes; pinch ends to seal. Tie knot in center of braid; wrap ends around knot, in opposite directions, and tuck under to make round loaf. Place on greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubles in size, about 20 to 40 minutes.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 to 35 minutes or until done, covering with foil during last 10 minutes of baking to prevent excess browning. Melt remaining butter; brush over loaf. Sprinkle with additional herbs, if desired. Remove from sheet; let cool on wire rack.

Info | Rosemary Gardens Fountains

prep: 25 mins cook: 35 mins additional: 50 mins total: 1 hr 50 mins Servings: 20 Yield: 1 large round loaf

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