Scarborough Fair Herb Bread |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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Our dinner group hosted a meal with the theme of Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme, which are mentioned in Simon & Garfunkel's Scarborough Fair song. Those herbs fabulously flavor this delightful bread.Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California Ingredients:
6 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
2 tablespoons sugar |
2 teaspoons salt |
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley |
2 teaspoons each minced fresh sage, rosemary and thyme |
2-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°) |
1 tablespoon butter, melted |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt and herbs. Add water; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining 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 greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Shape into two loaves. Place in greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
4. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Brush with butter. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
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