BRAIDED ITALIAN HERB BREAD

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A beautifully braided bread with a delicious blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder that is sure to please!

Provided by Nerice Photography

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     White Bread Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon dried rosemary
¾ cup milk
½ cup water
4 tablespoons butter
1 egg
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, basil, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and rosemary in a large bowl.
  • Combine milk, water, and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in a microwave until butter melts, about 30 seconds. Pour over the flour mixture; beat until dough is just moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining 3 cups flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn dough onto a floured surface such as a large cutting board or countertop. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough into thirds. Shape each piece into a 15-inch rope. Transfer ropes to a greased baking sheet. Braid together. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under the braid. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush top of the braid with olive oil and sprinkle with basil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet, or remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 398.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Clive Hammond
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Yum!


HECTOR OROZCO
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This bread is perfect for a party or a potluck. It's sure to be a hit!


Zelo Zelos
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I'm not a very experienced baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my bread turned out great!


Abdullah Hayat
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This bread is really easy to make, but it does take some time. It's worth the wait though, because it's so delicious!


Md monibur rohman Md monibur rohman
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bread didn't turn out as good as the pictures. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


rambod soltani
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This bread was a little bit too dense for my taste. I think I might try using a different flour next time.


Babyboy Briest
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I'm not a huge fan of bread, but this one is really good. It has a nice balance of flavors and the texture is perfect.


Bernard Kadogbe
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I added some extra rosemary to the dough and it turned out so flavorful. This bread is definitely a keeper!


Abbey Patrick
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This bread is so soft and fluffy on the inside and has a nice crispy crust. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches or just eating on its own.


Abdulkadir Umar faruk
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I love the way this bread looks when it's braided. It's so impressive and perfect for a special occasion.


Rupa Akther
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This is my new go-to bread recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Elaine Manalili
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Just made this bread and it turned out perfect! The smell of the herbs while it was baking was amazing.


Muhammad Yahia
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I've made this bread several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so flavorful and has a lovely crust.


Columbus Police
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This braided Italian herb bread was a huge hit at my last dinner party! It was so easy to make and turned out so beautiful.