How to Make French Herb Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

French Herb Bread is a classic recipe that brings the delicious flavors of France right to your kitchen. This bread is infused with aromatic herbs that give it a savory and savory flavor, making it the perfect accompaniment to any meal or a delicious snack on its own. With its crispy crust and soft, fluffy interior, French Herb Bread is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup margarine
  • ½ cup minced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley
  • 2 tablespoons margarine

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • In a large bowl combine the yeast, sugar, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
  • In a sauce pan combine the milk, water and 1/4 cup of the butter or margarine until 110 degrees F (38 degrees C). Add milk mixture and vinegar to the flour mixture and blend at low speed of the mixer until moistened. Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 1/2 cups additional flour to form a sticky dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead adding 1/2 to 1 cup more of flour until dough is smooth and pliable. Place dough in a greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume.
  • Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle shape about 16x8 inches.
  • In a saucepan heat the onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, parsley and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until butter or margarine is melted. Spread over the dough rectangle and starting from the 16 inch side roll the dough up tightly like a jelly roll.
  • Place the bread seam side down onto a greased cookie sheet and let rise until doubled in sized.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Bake bread until golden brown about 20 to 30 minutes. Brush hot bread with melted butter and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Nutrition

    206 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 365mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 105mg