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Herb-Infused Rustic Bread

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

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 water; stand 5 minutes until bubbly.
  2. Combine flour, salt, rosemary, thyme, and oregano in a large bowl.
  3. Stir yeast mixture and oil into flour until rough dough forms.
  4. Knead on floured surface 10 minutes until smooth and elastic, distributing herbs evenly.
  5. Place in greased bowl; cover and rise 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled.
  6. Shape round boule on parchment-lined baking sheet; rise 45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 450°F; score top in crosshatch with sharp knife.
  8. Bake 35-40 minutes until crust is deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 200°F; cool completely on wire rack.