Best 8 Mediterranean Herbed Bread Recipes

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Are you craving a freshly baked, aromatic bread that takes you on a culinary journey to the Mediterranean? Say hello to Mediterranean herbed bread, a delightful treat that combines the vibrant flavors of herbs, the rich aroma of olive oil, and the soft, chewy texture of perfectly baked bread. With its golden-brown crust and a tender crumb infused with the essence of the Mediterranean, this bread captivates the senses and elevates any meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Let's embark on a culinary adventure to explore the art of crafting this delectable bread, uncovering the secrets of the perfect dough, the ideal selection of herbs, and the techniques for achieving a crusty exterior and a soft, fluffy interior.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN HERB BREAD I



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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

2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ cup grated Romano cheese
6 cups bread flour

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

EASY HERBED FRENCH BREAD



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Couple the spirit-warming specialty with crunchy Herbed French Bread Karin Bailey of Golden, Colorado adds a little pizzazz to a store-bought loaf with only three ingredients. Freshly minced herbs liven up each buttery bite of the broiled slices.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced chives

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN HERBED BREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 0

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



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My husband, formerly a rye bread only man, loves this for his sandwiches. When cubed and toasted this bread makes fabulous croutons as well.

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h15m

Yield 2 lb. loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons granulted sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
3 cups bread flour
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup snipped fresh parsley
1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/4 teaspoons dried dill
1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1169, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 1844.2, Carbohydrate 220.7, Fiber 15.7, Sugar 21.3, Protein 36.6

MEDITERRANEAN HERBED BREAD



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup water
1 tablespoon margarine or butter, softened
3 cups bread flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon dry milk powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chopped, fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped, fresh oregano leaves
1 teaspoon chopped, fresh thyme leaves
2 1/4 teaspoons bread machine or quick active dry yeast

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.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

SUN-DRIED TOMATO-HERB BREAD



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Make and share this Sun-Dried Tomato-Herb Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h40m

Yield 2 loaves, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups water
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
6 -7 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained and diced
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons herbal salt substitute

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.4, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 16.7, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 2, Protein 5.3

MEDITERRANEAN FLATBREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, kale, salt, garlic, pine nuts, red pepper flake, sun-dried tomato, flatbreads, hummus

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

olive oil, to taste
4 cups kale, chopped
salt, to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons pine nuts
red pepper flake, to taste
⅓ cup sun-dried tomato
2 flatbreads
4 tablespoons hummus

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Carbohydrate 68 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 19 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 19 grams

GARLIC AND HERB BREAD



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This is wonderful with spaghetti, lasagna, or another Italian dish, but my family likes it with almost anything. It's very good if made the day before you need it, then split down the middle, buttered, and reheated at mealtime. I use a bread machine, but it can be made without. I like to use the dough cycle, then bake it in a French loaf pan.

Provided by Sandy Speer

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons dried dill weed
1 ½ teaspoons celery seed
1 ½ tablespoons dried parsley
3 cups bread flour
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 238.5 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh herbs, good olive oil, and flavorful cheese will make a big difference in the final product.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. There are many different Mediterranean herbs that can be used to create unique and flavorful breads.
  • Be patient. Bread takes time to rise and bake properly. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with a dense, undercooked loaf.
  • Use a baking stone or baking sheet. This will help to create a crispy crust on the bread.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help to prevent the bread from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Mediterranean herbed bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. It can also be used to make sandwiches, wraps, and croutons. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, Mediterranean herbed bread is sure to be a hit.

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