Bon Appetit/February 2002

Quick Herb Bread

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
2 loaves N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
6-1/2 cups (about) all purpose flour 2 packages quick-rising dry yeast 2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt 2 cups hot water (120 F to 130 F) 1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary



1 Butter two 9x5x3-inch loaf pans. Mix 4 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt in large bowl. Add 2 cups hot water, oil, parsley, marjoram and rosemary. Using wood spoon, beat vigorously for 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form smooth and slightly sticky dough.
2 Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead until soft and smooth, about 2 minutes. Divide dough in half. Shape each piece into oval and place in prepared pans. Cover and let rise in warm draft-free area until almost doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
3 Preheat oven to 375 F. Bake until loaves sound hollow when tapped on bottom, about 50 minutes. Turn out onto racks and cool completely.

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