COUNTRY HERB BREAD

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I've relied on this traditional recipe for years. Everyone in the family loves the perfectly flavored herb loaves, especially our little boy, who always asks for "more brown bread".

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rye flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flours. Place 1-1/2 cups flour mixture in a large bowl; add the yeast, sugar, salt and herbs. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add 3/4 cup flour mixture; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour mixture to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Let rest for 15 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into two loaves. , Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. With a sharp knife, make four to five diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Beat egg white and cold water; brush over loaves. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Moin Akhtar
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I love this bread! It's so flavorful and moist. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


shiva
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This is the best herb bread I've ever had! The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Usama Saleem
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This bread is delicious and so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Ifeanyi Michael
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This bread is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. My kids love helping me measure the ingredients and mix the dough.


BMPawnz
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I've been making this bread for years, and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect bread to serve with a hearty soup or stew.


Justin Felipe
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This bread is perfect for freezing. I bake a few loaves at a time and then freeze them. It's so convenient to have fresh bread on hand whenever I need it.


Mutonyi cindy
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I love the fact that this bread is made with whole wheat flour. It's a healthier option than white bread, and it still tastes great.


Sajjadqureshi
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This bread is so versatile! I've used it for sandwiches, toast, and even croutons. It's always delicious.


Mohammad Sarif
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I made this bread for a picnic, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. It was the perfect bread to serve with our sandwiches and salads.


R Raihan Raj
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover herbs. I had some thyme, rosemary, and oregano in my fridge, and I used them all in this recipe. The bread turned out great!


Katelyn Jewett
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I've tried a lot of different herb bread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bread is so soft and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of herbs and spices.


Safdarali khanmeerzai
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This bread is so easy to make and it turned out so well! I used fresh herbs from my garden, and they really made the bread flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Suleman Azad
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of herbs, but I'm so glad I did! The bread was amazing! The herbs and spices were perfectly balanced, and the bread was so soft and fluffy.


Trick Bwoyi
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This bread is so delicious! I love the way the herbs and spices complement each other. It's the perfect bread to serve at a party or potluck.


Patrik Umaerus
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I've made this bread several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect bread to serve with soup or salad, or just to snack on by itself.


King Bro
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This bread was easy to make and turned out great! The flavor was spot-on, and the texture was perfect. I'll definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Marcy Carpenter
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I'm not usually a fan of herb bread, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of herbs and spices was perfect, and the bread was so soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Quintin Smit
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This country herb bread was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the savory flavor and the slightly crispy crust. I'll definitely be making it again soon.