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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This yeast bread is so pretty, with a swirl of herbs in each slice! It's great with soups or stews or toasted and served with reduced-fat margarine. Try it with whatever herbs are growing in your garden. Laura Dennison of Pensacola, Florida Ingredients:
3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided |
1 teaspoon sugar |
3-1/4 cups king arthur premium 100% whole wheat flour |
1 tablespoon salt |
2-3/4 to 3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached bread flour |
6 green onions, finely chopped |
1 cup minced fresh parsley |
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary |
1 tablespoon each minced fresh basil and oregano |
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 egg, beaten |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the whole wheat flour, salt and remaining water; beat until smooth. Stir in enough bread flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray; turn once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. In a nonstick skillet, saute the onions, herbs and pepper in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Set aside.
4. Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each piece into a 14-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Brush with some of the egg; refrigerate rest of egg. Spread herb mixture over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down in two 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
5. Brush with reserved egg. Bake at 375° for 40-50 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks. Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
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