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Herb-Infused Rustic Bread

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp honey

Method
 

  1. Dissolve yeast and honey in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until bubbly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, rosemary, thyme, and oregano.
  3. Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the flour mixture and stir until a rough dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes, working the herbs evenly throughout, until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
  6. Shape the dough into a round boule and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then let rise for 45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 450°F and score the top of the loaf with a sharp knife in a crosshatch pattern.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F, then cool completely on a wire rack.