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Braided Herb Bread

This braided herb bread is perfect for any meal. It's soft, flavorful, and looks impressive on the table.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Active dry yeast
  • 1 cup Warm water
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley)

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. 2. Add the warm water and olive oil, and mix until a dough forms.
  3. 3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  4. 4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  5. 5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  6. 6. Punch down the dough and divide it into three equal pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope.
  7. 7. Braid the three ropes together, pinching the ends to seal.
  8. 8. Place the braided dough on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  9. 9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. 10. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Braided, Bread, Herb
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