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5* Garden Herb Bread

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5* Garden Herb Bread

Taste of Home June/July 1998
5 reviews rate this recipe 5 Stars!
Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.
Yield: 1 loaf. (16 servings)

This pretty golden round loaf is speckled with herbs. It's simply delicious and is so impressive to serve dinner guest!—Deb Lipinski, Fremont, Nebraska

Ingredients:
• 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
• 1 egg, beaten
• Additional dried marjoram, thyme, and rosemary, optional

Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt, marjoram, thyme and rosemary. In a saucepan over low heat, heat milk, water and 1/4 cup butter to 120°-130°. Pour over the dry ingredients. Add egg and blend well. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto a floured surface and 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 30 minutes.

Punch dough down. Divide into three equal portions. Shape each into a 28-in. rope. Braid ropes; pinch ends to seal. Tie braid into a knot. Place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown; cover with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Melt remaining butter; brush over bread. Sprinkle with additional herbs if desired. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack

1 serving (1 slice) equals 168 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 268 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.