OLIVE OIL AND HERBES DE PROVENCE BREAD
Usually I post things to get the nutritional info, but this one is so worth sharing. My husband says this is the best bread he has tasted. It's another recipe by the fabulous Laura Calder on Food TV Canada's 'French Food at Home.' I made this by hand and it was as easy as homemade bread can be. Any dried herbs can be used for this, and it can also be made without any herbs, but it's not as good. I used McCormick's Herbes de Provence, which is a blend of rosemary, marjoram, thyme, savory, basil, lavender and sage. Makes an excellent accompaniment for any French or Italian dish, or serve it toasted and open faced with butter, slices of fresh tomatoes and your favourite cheese. It's so good.
Provided by Glitterhoof
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h5m
Yield 1 Loaf
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir the sugar and yeast into the water, and set aside for 10 minutes to dissolve.
- Put the olive oil and salt in a large mixing bowl, and add the yeast mixture.
- Beat in 1-1/2 cups/285 g of the flour, until smooth, along with the herbs.
- Work in the remaining cup/125 g flour, turning it onto the countertop to knead, until you have smooth, springy dough, 10 to 15 minutes. (I found 15 minutes yeilded a much better bread than 10 minutes).
- Cover with a tea towel and set in a warm place to rise to double, about 45 minutes.
- Punch the dough down and shape into a loaf. (I shaped mine into a ball by pressing the dough slightly flat, folding in the corners, pinching them together and then flipping the ball over with the pinched corners on the bottom. I then made three long slices in the top for steam to escape. This is how Laura did it on the show.).
- Let rise again 30 minutes (or not), and bake at 400ºF/200ºC for 25 minutes until done. I brush the loaf with an egg/milk wash before I bake it, but it's not necessary. The wash is 1 yolk beaten with a tablespoon or two of milk. You can also spray the loaf lightly with water, or put a pan of boiling water in the oven to give the bread a crispy crust.
- Let the bread cool a little before slicing to serve.
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Yasin Gaming
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.
Thandazokuhle Mnyango
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bread didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit dry and dense.
Rehmatullah Facho
[email protected]This bread freezes well, so you can always have some on hand for when you need it.
jailing awong
[email protected]I love the rustic look of this bread. It's perfect for serving at a casual gathering.
Aamir Ali
[email protected]This bread is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.
Ray Rusb
[email protected]I've made this bread several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy bread.
Roseline Le Roux
[email protected]This bread is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavor is incredible.
Tulsa Ghj
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of herbes de Provence, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The bread was very flavorful and the herbs were not overpowering.
Cyle Langley
[email protected]I made this bread for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.
Inganam Mxi
[email protected]This bread is a great way to use up leftover herbs. I always have a bunch of herbs in my fridge that I don't know what to do with, so this recipe is perfect.
Joanne Bailey
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients, but the results are amazing.
Opendi Michael
[email protected]This bread is a great addition to any meal. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or just eating on its own.
Kareen Kazark
[email protected]This is my new favorite bread recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always perfect. I love the way the herbs and olive oil flavor the bread.
Deepkaur Jhandwal
[email protected]I made this bread for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Viktor M.
[email protected]This bread is amazing! It's so easy to make and the results are incredible. The flavor is perfect and the texture is so light and airy.
SAQI Malik
[email protected]Fantastic! The combination of olive oil and herbes de Provence gives the bread a delicious flavor and aroma. I also love the crispy crust and soft, fluffy interior.