Savory Herb Bread
Savory Herb Bread is a delicious homemade bread with a blend of savory herbs that add depth and flavor to each bite. The combination of M-K Ground Thyme, M-K Ground Basil, M-K Ground Marjoram, and M-K True Extract of Lemon creates a delightful herbaceous profile that pairs perfectly with butter or your favorite spreads.
This bread is made from scratch, allowing you to enjoy the satisfaction of baking your own loaf at home. The aroma of freshly baked bread combined with the savory herbs is simply irresistible. Serve it warm with butter for a comforting treat or use it to make sandwiches and elevate your meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Lukewarm Water
- 1 3/4 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 package Yeast
- 1 1/2 teaspoons M-K Seasoned Salt
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon M-K Ground Thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon M-K Ground Basil
- 1/2 teaspoon M-K Ground Marjoram
- 1/2 teaspoon M-K True Extract of Lemon
- 1/4 cup Margarine, softened
- 1 Egg Yolk, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup lukewarm water, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and the yeast. Let it stand in a warm place until the mixture becomes frothy and bubbles.
- Dissolve the M-K Seasoned Salt in the remaining 1 1/4 cups of lukewarm water. Add the remaining sugar and 1 1/2 cups of flour. Mix well.
- Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and beat until they are well combined.
- Add the M-K Ground Thyme, M-K Ground Basil, M-K Ground Marjoram, M-K True Extract of Lemon, margarine, and 2 cups of flour. Mix the dough until it comes away from the sides of the bowl. Add more flour if necessary.
- Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes.
- Knead the dough thoroughly on a floured pastry board for about 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, turning it so that it is coated on all sides. Cover the bowl with a dish towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in bulk.
- Punch down the dough, then knead it briefly on a floured board.
- Place the dough in a buttered loaf pan, cover it, and let it rise for another hour, or until the dough has doubled in size and comes to the top of the pan.
- Paint the loaves with the egg yolk glaze.
- Bake the bread for about 50 minutes at 350°F.
- Remove the bread from the pan. The loaves should sound hollow when thumped on the bottom crust.
- This recipe yields one 9 X 5 inch loaf of Savory Herb Bread.
