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Ingredients
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Bread Ingredients
Herb-Garlic Butter Ingredients
Method
Bread Directions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
Add the flour, salt, olive oil, and fresh herbs to the yeast mixture. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- 3
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- 5
Shape the Loaf
Once risen, punch the dough down, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased bread pan.
- 6
Second Rise
Cover the loaf with a cloth and let it rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- 7
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Bake the Bread
Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- 9
Cool the Bread
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Herb-Garlic Butter Directions
- 10
Prepare the Butter
In a medium bowl, soften the unsalted butter to room temperature.
- 11
- 12
Chill the Butter
Transfer the herb-garlic butter to a small container or wrap it in parchment paper and refrigerate until firm.