SOUR CREAM HERB BREAD

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For a delicious bread for soup suppers, try this recipe. The herbs make this bread irresistible.-Audrey Thibodeau, Gilbert, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup sour cream
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cracked wheat, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, sour cream, eggs, sugar, parsley, chives, salt, thyme, basil, pepper and 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in cracked wheat if desired and remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Stir dough down; spoon into two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.