Australian Four Herb Bread is a delicious and aromatic yeast bread that is perfect for any occasion. This hearty bread can be baked in a variety of shapes and sizes, making it perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying as a snack. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this easy-to-follow recipe will help you create a delicious and satisfying loaf of bread that is sure to impress your friends and family. The combination of four herbs - rosemary, thyme, oregano, and sage - gives this bread a distinctive flavor that is both earthy and fragrant. So gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a delicious loaf of Australian Four Herb Bread.
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FAIRY BREAD
This is a great Aussie kids party favorite, we were all brought up on it. Bread is spread with margarine and topped with colored sprinkles, or if you are in Australia, 100's and 1000's. It's a loved recipe.
Provided by MERMAIDINOZ
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Spread margarine onto slices of bread. Cover with sprinkles. Cut into triangles to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 236.8 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
ITALIAN HERB BREAD I
This aromatic bread can be served with dinner, or the dough can be used for pizza.
Provided by Ann Barr
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 2.6 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 320.9 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
FOUR-HERB BREAD
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
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
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
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.
Tips:
- Fresh herbs are a must for this bread. You can use any combination of herbs you like, but be sure to include some that are strong and flavorful, such as rosemary, thyme, oregano, and basil.
- Don't overwork the dough. If you overwork it, the bread will be tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help it to rise properly and give you a light and fluffy loaf of bread.
- Bake the bread until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when you tap on it.
Conclusion:
This Australian four-herb bread is a delicious and easy-to-make bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is soft and fluffy, with a flavorful crust and a hint of herbs. This bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.
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