COUNTRY HERB BREAD

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I've relied on this traditional recipe for years. Everyone in the family loves the perfectly flavored herb loaves, especially our little boy, who always asks for "more brown bread".

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rye flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup dried parsley flakes
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 egg white
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flours. Place 1-1/2 cups flour mixture in a large bowl; add the yeast, sugar, salt and herbs. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add 3/4 cup flour mixture; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour mixture to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Let rest for 15 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into two loaves. , Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. With a sharp knife, make four to five diagonal slashes across the top of each loaf. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Beat egg white and cold water; brush over loaves. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

W. K Ashiraf
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I'm not a big fan of bread, but I'm going to try this recipe anyway.


James Dawson
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me.


Mudasser Aziz
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I'm not sure where to find some of the ingredients for this recipe.


Aria Kelitson
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This bread is a bit too expensive for my budget.


Alicia Atkinson
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I'm vegan. Is there a vegan version of this recipe?


Boone Shangle
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I'm allergic to gluten. Is there a gluten-free version of this recipe?


Sheila Melendez
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I'm going to try making this bread with different types of herbs. I think it would be really good with rosemary or thyme.


Jobu
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I'm not sure what kind of herbs to use. Can I just use any kind?


Mary Hewitt
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This bread is so versatile. I've used it to make sandwiches, toast, and even croutons.


Raashid Khan
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I love the smell of this bread baking in the oven. It makes the whole house smell amazing.


Court Boyd
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This bread is perfect for sandwiches and toast. It's also great for dipping in soup.


Bablu Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Mnvce Mnvce
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This bread is a bit too dense for my taste.


Malik Ali hassan
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I'm not a big fan of bread, but this one is really good. It's light and fluffy, and the herbs give it a nice flavor.


Kenki Jebri
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This is the best bread I've ever made! It's so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time.


DA Dipto
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I made this bread for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Waad Fakhri
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This bread is amazing! It's so flavorful and the herbs give it a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.