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Judy John

Easy Herb Bread Recipe

This easy herb bread bakes soft fluffy slices filled with buttery flavor and savory herbs for comforting homemade meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons mixed herbs parsley rosemary thyme
Herb Butter Topping
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven
  • Loaf Pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and lightly grease loaf pan before preparing soft herb bread dough carefully today.
  2. Whisk flour, sugar, yeast, and salt together evenly inside large mixing bowl thoroughly first.
  3. Add warm water, olive oil, and herbs creating soft fragrant dough texture quickly together completely.
  4. Knead dough gently until smooth elastic texture forms without dry crumbly spots remaining anywhere completely.
  5. Place dough inside loaf pan shaping evenly for balanced fluffy slices after baking beautifully later.
  6. Let dough rise briefly until slightly puffed while oven finishes heating completely before baking begins.
  7. Bake bread until golden brown crust appears while center stays soft and fluffy inside beautifully.
  8. Brush warm loaf with melted butter and garlic powder before slicing and serving immediately tonight.

Notes

Bake slightly longer for crispier crust or shorter for softer fluffy slices depending on texture preference. Freeze cooled slices individually inside airtight bags for easier meals later. Handle risen dough gently during shaping for airy texture. Add cheddar, parmesan, garlic, or rosemary for flavor customization. Store covered up to three days.