Bread is often regarded as the backbone of a hearty meal, and when infused with herbs, it can tantalize taste buds and elevate any dining occasion. In this article, we embark on a culinary journey to discover the sensational herbed bread - a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you yearning for more. From classic Italian focaccia to aromatic Provencal lavender bread, we explore a variety of recipes that harness the power of herbs to transform ordinary bread into extraordinary culinary masterpieces. So, let's dive into the world of herbed bread and discover the secrets to creating a loaf that will steal the show at your next gathering.
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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
BEST FRESH HERB BREAD RECIPE
Loaded with fresh parsley, chives, cheese, garlic and olive oil, this fresh herb bread with yeast dough is one of the simplest and most delicious breads you'll ever make. The yeast dough is cut into rolls, rolled into a parsley chives cheese olive oil mixture after the first rise.
Provided by Ester | esterkocht.com
Categories Breakfast Brunch Side Dish Snack
Time 2h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Grease the cake tin with oil, including the sides and line the bottom with parchment paper. If you're using a Bundt pan or bread pan, line the pan with parchment paper. Add 2 tablespoons flour (from 430 g (15.2 oz)), yeast, sugar to lukewarm water. Using a spoon stir well and let the mixture stand for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile mix the remaining flour, salt and olive oil in a bowl until well combined. After 10 minutes, pour the yeast mixture to the flour - salt mixture and knead the dough very well. I normally knead my dough like this: If I'm kneading it with the hand mixer, I knead the dough for about 8 minutes at low speed and then for 5 minutes at medium high speed. With the kitchen machine, I knead the dough for 7 minutes at low speed and for 3 more minutes at medium high speed. With the hands, I knead the dough for 10 minutes. If the dough is too sticky when kneading with your hands, just oil your hands.
- In the meantime rinse and finely chop fresh parsley and chives. Peel and finely chop garlic cloves as well. Grate the cheese if you're using ungrated cheese. In a second bowl combine chopped herbs, garlic, cheese and olive oil. Mix well using a spoon and season with salt.
- Lightly flour the silicone pastry mat or cutting board. Tip the dough out of the bowl onto a floured surface and carefully shape it into a long baguette form. You want to retain the air bubbles in the dough intact so that you'll have a nicely fluffy bread.
- Cut baguette (long) loaf into approximately 10 equal rolls - cut it in the middle first. This makes it easier to cut equal rolls. Roll each dough roll in the cheese mixture and arrange it in the prepared cake tin or bread pan. If you have some cheesy herb mixture remaining, just sprinkle this on top. Cover the bread pan with kitchen towel and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200 ° C (392 °F), with both top and bottom heat.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until nicely golden brown. If you're using a smaller bread dish, just be sure to increase the baking time. Because the smaller the baking dish, the longer the baking time. Also try to use a toothpick or a fork to check the bread for doneness
HERB BREAD
Herb Bread comes from Debbie Carlson of San Diego, California. "This bread is especially nice for a no-fuss meal," remarks Debbie, who go the favorite family recipe from her mother.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Spread on one side of each bread slice; wrap loaf in foil. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
HERBED GARLIC BREAD
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the bread, stir together the butter, mashed garlic, and herbs in a small
- bowl and season with salt and pepper. Tear open the loaf of bread
- lengthwise, spread the herb-garlic mixture over both halves and sprinkle with a little olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes.
FLAVORFUL HERB BREAD
This bread is one of my favorites. It has a wonderful texture and slices beautifully, and the flavor of the herbs really comes through. (Psst-If you don't have a bread machine on hand, learn how to make bread without one!) -Gerri Hamilton, Kingsville, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h15m
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 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 water or flour if needed).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SENSATIONAL HERBED CHICKEN
This recipe combines an easy to find ingredient...chicken pieces, with 3 readily available dried herbs to make a wonderfully flavored baked chicken. Easy to make when you come home from work!
Provided by breezermom
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the three spices (first 3 ingredients). Sprinkle the herb mixture over the chicken. Brown the chicken, in batches, in the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken in a lightly greased baking dish. Combine the wine and lemon juice; stir well. Pour wine mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until the chicken is done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 783.2, Fat 54.2, SaturatedFat 16.5, Cholesterol 262.8, Sodium 265.2, Carbohydrate 1.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 63.4
HERBED GARLIC BREAD
Our recipe for Herbed Garlic Bread is the perfect addition to round out just about any meal. Use your favorite fresh or dried herbs to enhance the flavor of the garlic.
Provided by Country Crock®
Time 12m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- Combine all ingredients except bread in small bowl. Arrange bread on baking sheet; spread with herb mixture.
- Broil until golden, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 368.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
SENSATIONAL SWISS BREAD
This yeast bread has swiss cheese in it. It is adapted from About.com. Note: the preparation time does not include the rising time. This recipe should be started the day before serving.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 45m
Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in the warm water. Add milk, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, and half of the flour.
- Using an electric mixer, beat for 10 minutes. Add remaining flour; blend in with a wooden spoon (or use a dough hook) until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled in bulk. Punch down. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Punch down dough; form a flattened ball. Knead in the cheese until pieces are well distributed throughout the dough. Shape into a round ball.
- Place in a buttered 8-inch pie plate. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375°. Bake for about 30 minutes, until nicely browned.
- Loaf should sound hollow when rapped on the bottom. Brush with a little melted butter while still hot. Remove from pie pan and cool on a rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 113.7, Sodium 451.6, Carbohydrate 36.6, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 12.6
SENSATIONAL HERBED BREAD
Steps:
- 1. Line a 9 × 5-inch bread pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Combine the flour, sage, thyme, basil, and oregano in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the yeast. Make a well in the center of the flour and pour in the molasses and water. Mix by hand to make a soft, slightly wet dough. Knead until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl clean and feels elastic. 2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the dough in the pan, cover with oiled plastic wrap, and leave in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Bake for about 35 minutes. Test to see if the bread is ready by tapping the top with your knuckles: the bread is done when it sounds hollow. VARIATION: Fresh herbs can also be used in this recipe, and for a slightly different taste, rosemary and chives can be substituted for the thyme and basil.
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs will give your bread a more vibrant flavor than dried herbs.
- Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different combinations of herbs that you can use to flavor your bread. Try using different herbs each time you make a loaf to find your favorites.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will affect the taste of your bread. Use high-quality flour, butter, and herbs to ensure that your bread is delicious.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make your bread tough. Knead the dough just until it comes together, then stop.
- Let the dough rise properly: Letting the dough rise properly will help it develop flavor and texture. Follow the recipe instructions for the proper rising time.
- Bake the bread at a high temperature: Baking the bread at a high temperature will help it develop a crispy crust and a light, fluffy interior.
Conclusion:
Herbed bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as a side dish, used for sandwiches, or made into croutons. No matter how you choose to serve it, herbed bread is sure to be a hit. So next time you're in the mood for a delicious and flavorful bread, give one of these recipes a try.
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