ROMANTIC ROSEMARY OR LAVENDER BREAD
Adapted from Gourmet magazine. I have had this one in my files for ages and decided to share. This is a great choice for a dinner party or a romantic meal. I tried this with dried herbs and used half the amount when fresh was not available (Herbes de Provence is also a nice choice - again, using half the amount as the fresh). Prep time includes 30 minutes of actual prep work and the rest of the time is rising time. This makes two round loaves, about 10 slices per loaf.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h15m
Yield 2 loaves, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine yeast and lukewarm water until well blended and let sit about 10 minutes- it should look foamy and thick (if your water was too hot or your yeast is bad, it will not get foamy and you'll need to start over).
- Combine buttermilk, oil, rosemary (or lavender), 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp salt in a mixer bowl, then add the yeast mixture and combine well.
- Add flour gradually, beating slowly until enough flour has been added to form a dough ball that leaves the sides of the bowl in one mass.
- Dump any remaining flour onto a flat surface, dump dough onto that surface, and with floured hands knead dough until smooth and elastic, about 5-10 minutes.
- Set dough into a large greased bowl, flip dough over to grease both sides, cover with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in bulk- about 1 1/2 hours.
- On dough has risen, place dough onto a floured surface and cut into equal halves and form each half into a round loaf shape.
- Set loaves onto a large greased baking sheet dusted with cornmeal.
- Cover with a clean, slightly damp towel and let rise 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Using a serrated knife, slash the top of each loaf with an asterisk (*) pattern and sprinkle each with a little coarse salt (optional).
- Bake in center of the preheated oven for 15 minutes, spritzing occasionally (at least 2-3 times).
- Continue baking another 45-55 minutes (no more spritzing) or until the loaves sounds hollow when rapped on the bottom and they appear golden brown.
- Let cool on racks completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.8, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 479.6, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5
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Humayun Ahmedz
[email protected]This bread is too complicated to make. I'm looking for a simpler recipe.
Maverica Andrews
[email protected]I'm not a fan of rosemary or lavender. Is there another bread recipe you can recommend?
ABID HEAKER 99
[email protected]This bread is way too expensive. I can get a loaf of bread at the store for a fraction of the price.
Ike Victor
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my bread turned out dry and crumbly. What went wrong?
mr_hunk_boy 33
[email protected]This recipe is missing some important details. For example, it doesn't say what temperature to bake the bread at.
rana 019
[email protected]Can I use dried rosemary and lavender instead of fresh?
Teagan Carroll
[email protected]How long can I store this bread?
Rokeya Moni
[email protected]I'm allergic to lavender. Can I substitute another herb?
ThePullerOfCreepies Creepy
[email protected]This recipe seems a bit complicated. I prefer simpler bread recipes.
Sbuda Keith
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of rosemary and lavender in bread. It sounds a bit strange.
Arena Khan
[email protected]This bread is a must-try for any bread lover.
Cesar De Leon
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks amazing.
Devonte Boldien
[email protected]This bread is perfect for a romantic dinner. It's elegant and delicious.
Acacia Makayla
[email protected]I love the way this bread looks and smells. It's so inviting.
Jeffry Ghanem
[email protected]This bread is absolutely delicious! The rosemary and lavender give it a unique and flavorful taste. I highly recommend it.
Delight Juls
[email protected]I've made this bread several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for any occasion, from a casual brunch to a formal dinner party.
Blaze Mcwolf
[email protected]This bread is so easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The crust was golden brown and the inside was soft and fluffy. I loved the delicate flavor of the rosemary and lavender.
Tracy Sharrett
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of rosemary, but this bread changed my mind. The combination of rosemary and lavender was subtle and sophisticated. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tala Dawoud
[email protected]This rosemary bread was a hit at my dinner party! The aroma filled the house and the flavor was divine. It was the perfect accompaniment to our roasted chicken and vegetables.