Bread with Spicy Herbs
8 servings
135 minutes
Herb bread is a fragrant creation of French cuisine that embodies the warmth of home traditions. Its history traces back to rural French bakeries where fresh garden herbs imparted a unique flavor to the bread. The delicate dough infused with butter, milk, and eggs becomes soft and airy. A blend of oregano, basil, and fresh greens fills each piece with rich aroma. This bread pairs perfectly with soups, salads, and cheeses and makes an excellent accompaniment for breakfast or picnics. Its golden crust coated with egg glaze adds a light crispness while the herbs reveal the depth of flavor with every bite. It’s true gastronomic magic where simple ingredients transform into exquisite pleasure.
1
Bring the milk to a boil and dissolve the sugar in it. Let the milk cool to 40 degrees.
- Milk: 0.5 glass
- Sugar: to taste
2
Pour the milk into a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in it. Add butter, eggs, 1 cup of flour, and beat until smooth.
- Milk: 0.5 glass
- Dry yeast: 10 g
- Butter: 120 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Wheat flour: 1.5 glass
3
Chop the greens coarsely, mix with minced garlic, oregano, and basil. Add salt, pepper, and incorporate into the dough. Leave the dough in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours.
- Green: 20 g
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Oregano: 1 teaspoon
- Basil: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Grease a deep baking dish with oil. Place the dough in the dish, smooth it out, and let it rest for 40 minutes.
- Butter: 120 g
5
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
6
Prepare egg glaze by beating the yolk with milk.
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
- Milk: 0.5 glass
7
Brush the top of the bread with egg glaze and bake for 35 minutes.
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
- Milk: 0.5 glass