GARDEN HERB BRAID

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Make and share this Garden Herb Braid recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Yeast Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 23

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Ingredients

4 -4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 (1/4 ounce) packages fast rise yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon parsley flakes
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
3/4 teaspoon crushed sage
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 egg
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/8 teaspoon crushed sage

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and herbs. In a saucepan, heat the milk, water and butter to 120*-130*F. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in just enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rest for about 10 minutes.
Divide dough into thirds. Shape each portion into a 15 inch rope. Place ropes on greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes.
Bake at 375*F. for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Combine herbs; sprinkle over bread. Then remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2722.6, Fat 75.2, SaturatedFat 43.2, Cholesterol 389.7, Sodium 4079.2, Carbohydrate 436.9, Fiber 18.5, Sugar 39.7, Protein 70.5