Garlic Herb Bread

 

Okay, so not the best picture! I think I added too much flour so it was too dry and cracked. The next batch I made, I didn't use all the flour (it is dry here in AZ) and it didn't crack but I forgot to take a picture! Next time--and there WILL be a next time! This is the most delicious herb bread I have ever tasted! 

1 Tbsp. instant yeast

1 cup warm water

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. dried rosemary

1 tsp. dried basil

1tsp. dried oregano

6 minced garlic cloves (or 2 Tbsp. pre-minced)

 

2-2 ½ cups flour

1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

 

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 Tbsp. butter

 

Stir together the first seven ingredients in a medium bowl. Add two cups of flour and parmesan cheese. Stir until combined. If dough is sticky, gradually add the other ½ cup flour until a smooth, elastic dough is formed (you may not need all of it). Knead a few times. Transfer to a greased medium bowl and cover with plastic wrap or damp towel. Let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Drizzle baking sheet with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil; spread around a bit. Shape two round loaves and place on the greased baking sheet. Let loaves rise 15-20 minutes. Place ½ tablespoon of butter on the top of each loaf and bake 18-20 minutes.

 

 

Adapted from thestayathomechef.com