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Herb Garlic Bread in a Bread Machine Recipe

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  • Author: Bara
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Bread Machine
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Herb Garlic Bread recipe combines fresh thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic to create a flavorful loaf made entirely in a bread machine. The bread is soft yet aromatic, perfect as a side for dinners or sandwiches. Using the bread machine ensures convenience with minimal hands-on time while delivering a delicious homemade bread experience.

Ingredients

Liquid Ingredients

  • 1 cup and 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 ¼ cups white bread flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Herbs and Flavorings

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Measure flour correctly: Start by aerating the flour either by sifting or fluffing it with a whisk. Then spoon the flour into the measuring cup without packing it down and level it off to avoid dense bread.
  2. Combine liquid ingredients: Add water and vegetable oil to the bread machine pan. Then add salt, sugar, and minced garlic to the pan.
  3. Season the flour: Mix the aerated bread flour with chopped rosemary and thyme in a separate bowl, then add this mixture to the bread pan.
  4. Add yeast: Make a small indentation on top of the flour, making sure it doesn't reach the wet ingredients below. Add the yeast into this indentation, keeping it away from the salt.
  5. Bake the bread: Insert the bread pan into the bread machine and close the lid securely. Select the basic bread setting for a 1.5 lb loaf with a medium crust, which runs about 3 hours and 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the loaf: When baking is complete, use oven mitts to remove the pan from the machine. Turn the pan upside down and gently shake to release the loaf.
  7. Cool: Place the bread on a wire rack and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes before slicing.
  8. Serve: Slice and enjoy the herb garlic bread with butter, spreads, or alongside your favorite dishes.

Notes

  • Proper measuring of the flour is critical for the best bread texture; avoid scooping directly from the bag.
  • Keep yeast separate from salt when adding to the bread machine to ensure proper yeast activation.
  • Letting the bread cool before slicing helps retain its crumb structure and flavor.
  • If fresh herbs are unavailable, dried herbs may be used but reduce by half to avoid overpowering flavors.
  • This recipe yields a medium crust loaf, but crust setting can be adjusted based on preference if your machine has that feature.

Find it online: https://yumbara.com/herb-garlic-bread-in-a-bread-machine-recipe/