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Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water (105-115°F or 40-46°C)
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or parsley)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for greasing
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, chopped herbs, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease a clean bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a round or oval loaf. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize the herbs based on your preference.
- For a crispier crust, place a pan of water on the bottom rack of the oven while baking.
- This bread is best served warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg