Herb Toasted Italian Bread Food

ITALIAN HERB BREAD FOR THE BREADMAKER

Steps:

• Measure ingredients into baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
• Put pan into the oven chamber.
• Select Basic Cycle.

HERBED ITALIAN LOAF

Steps:

• Place warm water, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, flour and yeast in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.
• Most machines have a 'beep' toward the end of their cycle that allows you to add additional ingredients. Sprinkle in oregano and basil at this time.
• When machine's Dough cycle has ended, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape into an oval or round loaf. Place loaf on a baking sheet that has been well greased with olive oil. Cover with a damp towel and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons water with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut three slits on top of bread. Brush entire loaf with salt water mixture and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped. This bread will be hard when it comes out of the oven. Let sit 10 minutes to soften before cutting.

HERB TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat; set aside. In a small bowl, combine parsley, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and oil.
• Spread bread slices with garlic, then brush with herb mixture. Place in a single layer on prepared baking sheet, and bake until crisp and edges are beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

ITALIAN GARLIC TOAST

Steps:

• Split bread lengthwise; place, cut side up, on a large baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine butter, cheese, garlic and oregano; brush onto cut surfaces of bread. Sprinkle with paprika., Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly toasted. Serve warm.

ITALIAN HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Mix yeast, warm water and sugar together in a large bowl. Set aside for five minutes, or until mixture becomes foamy.
• Stir in olive oil, salt, herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, cheese and 3 cups flour into the yeast mixture.
• Gradually mix in next three cups of flour. (Dough will be stiff). Knead for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
• Place in an oiled bowl, turning to cover sides with oil. Cover with a damp linen towel, or plastic wrap. Let rise for 1 hour, or until dough has doubled.
• Punch down to release all the air. Shape into two loaves. Place loaves on a greased cookie sheet, or into two 9x5 inch, greased pans.
• Allow to rise for 1/2 hour again, until doubled in a warm place.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
• Remove loaves from pans and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes, before slicing.

ITALIAN HERB BREAD I

Steps:

• Mix yeast, warm water, and white sugar together in a large bowl. Set aside for five minutes, or until mixture becomes foamy.
• Stir olive oil, salt, herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, cheese, and 3 cups flour into the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the next three cups of flour. Dough will be stiff.
• Knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and rubbery. Place in an oiled bowl, and turn to cover the surface of the dough with oil. Cover with a damp linen dish towel. Allow to rise for one hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
• Punch dough down to release all the air. Shape into two loaves. Place loaves on a greased cookie sheet, or into two greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise until doubled in size, about a 30 minutes.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes. Remove loaves from pan(s), and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

ITALIAN HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Let butter soften to room temperature.
• Beat in other ingredients.
• Pack butter into molds or crocks or form balls with a melon baller.
• Chill for at least 3 hours before serving.
• Can be stored for upto 1 month in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.

ITALIAN-HERB CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• Heat the milk over medium low heat.
• Add sugar, salt, butter, onions, garlic powder and Italian seasoning; cool to lukewarm.
• Dissolve yeast in water, combine with milk mixture and cheese, stir in flour to make a soft dough.
• Grease a cast iron skillet with butter and place dough in skillet; cover with waxed paper and a towel. Let rise until doubled (about 45 min).
• Bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour until done.
• Brush with butter.