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Creating the Perfect Garlic Herb Bread Recipe

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  • Author: Rafael
  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 12 slices) 1x

Description

This recipe guides you through making the perfect homemade Garlic Herb Bread using a bread machine. Infused with garlic powder and a blend of Italian herbs, this bread is flavorful and has a delightful crust. The bread machine handles the mixing, kneading, rising, and baking, delivering fresh, aromatic bread with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Liquids

  • 1 cup warm water (110°F to 115°F)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)

Leavening

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions

  1. Add Ingredients: Pour the warm water and olive oil into the bread machine pan. Add the bread flour, sugar, salt, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs evenly over the liquid ingredients to create distinct layers.
  2. Add Yeast: Make a small well in the center of the flour without reaching the wet ingredients, and add the active dry yeast into this well to keep it separate from the salt until mixing begins.
  3. Select Settings: Close the bread machine lid. Choose the Basic or White Bread setting on your machine and select your preferred crust color: light, medium, or dark.
  4. Start the Machine: Press the start button. The bread machine will automatically mix, knead, allow the dough to rise, then bake the bread all in one cycle.
  5. Cool and Serve: When the baking cycle completes, carefully remove the bread pan. Turn out the bread onto a wire rack and let it cool completely or until slightly warm. Slice and serve as desired.

Notes

  • Ensure the water temperature is between 110°F to 115°F to properly activate the yeast.
  • If you do not have a bread machine, this recipe can be adapted for manual mixing and baking in a conventional oven.
  • Use fresh yeast for best results and check expiration dates.
  • You can customize the herbs with your favorites like rosemary or parsley for different flavor profiles.
  • Store leftover bread in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours (including machine cycle for mixing, rising, and baking)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Keywords: Garlic bread, Herb bread, Bread machine recipe, Italian herbs bread, Homemade bread

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