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Garden Herb Loaf

Name: Garden Herb Loaf
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 4.25 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons white sugar; 2 (.25 ounce) packages instant yeast; 1.5 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 0.75 cup milk; 0.5 cup water; 0.25 cup butter; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon butter, melted

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This bread draws raves whenever I make it! It is a family favorite!

Recipe by Theresa Malone

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

1 large round loaf

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Ingredients

4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons white sugar
2 (.25 ounce) packages instant yeast
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
¾ cup milk
½ cup water
¼ cup butter
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, salt, and herbs.
Heat milk, water, and 1/4 cup butter until very warm (120-130 degrees F); stir into dry ingredients. Stir in egg and enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.
Divide dough into 3 equal pieces. Roll each piece to 30 inch rope. Braid ropes; pinch ends to seal. Tie knot in center of braid; wrap ends around knot, in opposite directions, and tuck under to make round loaf. Place on greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubles in size, about 20 to 40 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 to 35 minutes or until done, covering with foil during last 10 minutes of baking to prevent excess browning. Melt remaining butter; brush over loaf. Sprinkle with additional herbs, if desired. Remove from sheet; let cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

140	Calories
4g	Fat
23g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 140
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 18mg	6%
Sodium 203mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 23g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 62mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.