Herbed Bread Recipe

Recipe : Herbed Bread

Ingredients :

7g sachet dried yeast

1 tsp sugar

1.25 cups lukewarm water

4-5 sun dried tomatoes

3 cups plain flour

pinch salt

1 red capsicum, seeded and finely chopped

2 tsp dried rosemary leaves

2 tsp dried oregano leaves

2 tbsp fresh chopped chives

2 tsp olive oil

Method :

Brush an oven tray lightly with oil. Combine yeast and sugar and add a little of the water. Mix well. Add remaining water. Leave in warm place for about 5 minutes until frothy. Soak tomatoes in boiling water 5-10 minutes or until soft. Drain, chop finely. Sift flour and salt into a large bowl, make a well in centre. Add yeast mixture, mix to form a soft dough. Add more flour if needed.

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes or until it feels springy. Place into an oiled bowl, cover and leave in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in size. Punch dough down and knead 2-3 minutes. Push dough out flat and sprinkle with capsicum, dried tomato and herbs. Roll up and then continue kneading until flavorings are well incorporated. Pat dough into a circle about 23cm in diameter, place on prepared tray, brush with olive oil and score top of dough, if desired. Leave to rise for another 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 200C and bake bread for about 25 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

Fat per serve : 3 grams

Serves 6

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