Savory flavors of rosemary, dill, garlic and basil blend beautifully in this tender, homey loaf that goes with almost any main dish. Get ready for oohs and aahs when you bring this impressive braid to the table! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Garlic-Herb Braid
Can you freeze Garlic-Herb Braid?
Securely wrap cooled loaf in heavy-duty foil; freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature.
Garlic-Herb Braid
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Yield
1 loaf (16 pieces)
Ingredients
- 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise 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 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
- 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.
- Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet; braid. Pinch ends to seal; tuck ends under loaf. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
- Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 169 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 257mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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