Garlic-Herb Braid
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons yeast
2 teaspoons dried basil
1-3/4 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter, melted
In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and seasonings. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and cubed butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (add just enough so that the dough doesn't stick to your hands, but be careful to not add any more).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rise for 10 minutes.
Divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under.
Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).
From Simple and Delicious
Wow! It looks like you bought it from a bakery! Good job - I'm sort of afraid of most yeast-dough things. :) Sounds delish!!
ReplyDeleteOh that's Simple and Dlish's picture... my braid was a bit less, um, professional. :)
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