Description
Olive and Herb Bread is a warm, inviting delight that fills your kitchen with the delightful scents of rosemary and thyme. With its golden-brown crust and soft, pillowy interior, this bread is perfect for any occasion?from family dinners to cozy nights in. Slather it with butter or pair it with soups and salads for a flavorful experience. This easy-to-follow recipe will have you baking delicious bread in no time!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 ? cups warm water (110?F/43?C)
- ? cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing warm water and sugar in a bowl. Stir gently and let stand for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Mix well.
- Add olive oil and the frothy yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the risen dough, fold in herbs, shape into a loaf, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 375?F (190?C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg