60 Minute Homemade Herb Bread

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Garlic powder

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg

• Baking & Spices

  • 4 cups Flour
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Yeast

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 3/4 cup Milk

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Water

• Other

  • 2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh

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Ingredients

• 4-4 1/2 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh
• 2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

• In a large bowl or the bowl for a standing mixer, whisk 4 cups of flour and the rest of the dry ingredients together.
• Whisk milk, olive oil, and egg together. Pour into dry mix and start to combine.
• While the dry ingredients and milk mixture combine, slowly pour in the water.
• The dough should be slightly tacky. It will clean the sides of the bowl but stick to the bottom of the bowl. Add more flour, if needed.
• Once dough is the correct consistency, knead for about 5 minutes until the texture is smooth and elastic. You should be able to stretch the dough a bit without it breaking.
• Cover the dough and let rest in the mixing bowl or on the counter for 15 minutes.
• After the dough has rested, form it however youd like.
• To make a braid, separate it into 3 pieces and lay them flat on a lined or greased cookie sheet. Starting at the top, bring the outside strand over the middle strand, so it becomes the new middle strand. Repeat with the opposite side. Repeat this pattern until the whole loaf is braided.
• Pinch and tuck under both of the ends.
• Cover and let rest 15 more minutes.
• Bake at 375 degrees F on a lined or greased cookie sheet for 20-25 minutes, until the top is golden brown. The internal temperature should register between 205-210 degrees F if you prefer to use a thermometer.
• Brush top of baked bread with melted butter and let cool.