How to Make Rosemary and Apricot French Loaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

There is something undeniably comforting about the aroma of freshly baked bread filling a kitchen. The warm and inviting scent can evoke a sense of home and nostalgia, making it the perfect addition to any meal or gathering. If you're looking for a bread recipe that not only pleases the senses but also tantalizes the taste buds, then look no further than this Rosemary and Apricot French Loaf.

This recipe takes the classic French loaf and adds a unique twist with the addition of fragra...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅜ cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup dried apricots, quartered
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Place water, olive oil, and salt into one side of a bread machine. Place 1/3 of the apricots on top of this fluid mixture with 2 cups of flour. Place more apricots in the middle of the flour, pour remaining flour on top, followed by remaining apricots. This will help weaker bread machines integrate the apricots.
  • Run French loaf cycle for a 2-pound loaf. Remove from the machine after the cycle is done, about 3 1/2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 294mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 120mg