Description
A beautifully braided bread with a delicious blend of basil, oregano, rosemary, and garlic powder that is sure to please!
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¾ cup milk
- ½ cup water
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- Combine 1 1/2 cups flour
- sugar
- yeast
- basil
- salt
- oregano
- garlic powder
- and rosemary in a large bowl.
- Combine milk
- water
- and butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat in a microwave until butter melts
- about 30 seconds. Pour over the flour mixture; beat until dough is just moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining 3 cups flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface such as a large cutting board or countertop. Knead until smooth and elastic
- about 4 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into thirds. Shape each piece into a 15-inch rope. Transfer ropes to a greased baking sheet. Braid together. Pinch ends to seal; tuck under the braid. Cover and let rise until doubled
- about 25 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush top of the braid with olive oil and sprinkle with basil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown
- 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet
- or remove to a wire rack.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 10