This Italian Herb Bread is a rustic, savory loaf perfect for dipping in olive oil or serving alongside pasta. The dough is enriched with skim milk powder for a tender crumb and flecked with dried basil and thyme for authentic Mediterranean flavor. Minced garlic adds a subtle pungency that blooms beautifully as it bakes. With a crisp, golden crust and a soft, airy interior, this bread is versatile enough for sandwiches, appetizers, or as a comforting side dish. It’s a simple recipe that yields impressive results, bringing the warmth of a traditional Italian kitchen to your table.
Live-Well: Italian Herb Bread
Description
This Italian Herb Bread is a rustic, savory loaf perfect for dipping in olive oil or serving alongside pasta. The dough is enriched with skim milk powder for a tender crumb and flecked with dried basil and thyme for authentic Mediterranean flavor. Minced garlic adds a subtle pungency that blooms beautifully as it bakes. With a crisp, golden crust and a soft, airy interior, this bread is versatile enough for sandwiches, appetizers, or as a comforting side dish. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple recipe that yields impressive results, bringing the warmth of a traditional Italian kitchen to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the water into the bread machine pan.
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Add the skim milk powder, butter, sugar, and salt to the water.
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Add the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, minced garlic, dried basil, and dried thyme.
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Sprinkle the quick-rising dry yeast over the top of the dry ingredients, ensuring it does not touch the liquid.
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Select the "Dough" or "Basic Bread" cycle on your bread machine and start the cycle.
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Once the baking cycle is complete, immediately remove the pan from the machine.
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Turn the bread out of the pan onto a wire cooling rack.
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Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 961.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9.0g14%
- Saturated Fat 4.4g23%
- Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
- Sodium 7381.8mg308%
- Total Carbohydrate 191.0g64%
- Dietary Fiber 9.1g37%
- Sugars 8.9g
- Protein 25.7g52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Ensure the water is lukewarm (about 105-110ðF) if your machine recommends it, but not hot, as excessive heat can kill the yeast.
If you do not have a bread machine, you can mix these ingredients by hand or in a stand mixer. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth, let it rise for 1 hour, shape into a loaf, let it rise again for 30 minutes, and bake at 375ðF (190ðC) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
For a stronger garlic flavor, you can add the minced garlic during the last 10 minutes of the kneading cycle instead of at the beginning.
Store leftover bread in a paper bag at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.
