Herbed Peasant Bread

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Ardath Effa, Villa Park, Illinois

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 14, 2022

The recipe for this beautiful flavorful loaf came from our daughter-in-law, Karen. She's a great cook. Everyone who enjoys a slice of this moist bread asks me for the recipe. It's super used for a sandwich or just served with butter. —Ardath Effa, Villa Park, Illinois

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Herbed Peasant Bread

Contest Winner
Yield:1 loaf (16 slices)
Prep:30 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°) plus 2 tablespoons warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Melted butter
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Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook onion in butter over low heat until tender. Cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer to a large bowl. Add milk, sugar, salt, herbs, yeast and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  3. Turn onto a floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  4. Punch the dough down. Shape into a ball and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  5. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes. Remove to a wire rack; brush with melted butter. Cool.
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