Category: Breads
Yields:
6 Servings
Difficulty: Medium
Prep Time: 3 Hr
Cook Time:
30 Mins
Total Time:
3 Hr 30 Mins
There is nothing better than enjoying a hot slice of this delicious bread. The great thing about this recipe if you can add in as many or as little herbs as you want. I love garlic so I added in a extra teaspoon to my own version. If you don’t have enough fresh herbs then dried ones will work fine . Use half as much when substituting fresh for dried herbs.
The recipe you see is entirely lactose free, providing you use the right products of course.
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
Instructions
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Combine the water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside for 5 mins.
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The mixture should become foamy.
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Place the flour, teaspoon of dried oregano and salt in a large bowl.
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Make a well in the center. Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until mixture just comes together.
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Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 15 mins or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
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Set aside in a warm place for 1 hour or until dough doubles in size.
- Preheat oven to 220°C and lightly oil your loaf pan.
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Place the basil, oregano, chives, thyme, garlic and 1/4 cup (60ml) oil in a food processor.
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Process until a smooth paste forms. Season to taste.
- After the hours has passed and the dough has doubled in size tip it out onto a lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out into a rectangle. Or as close to a rectangle as you can make. Make sure the short side will be able to fit into the loaf pan.
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Spread the herb paste evenly over the dough leaving a cm gap around the edge.
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Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the herb paste.
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Starting from one short end, roll up the dough to enclose the filling. Place in the prepared pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Place in a warm, draught-free place for 30 mins to rise.
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Brush dough with remaining oil and sprinkle with extra salt. Bake for 10 mins. Reduce oven to 180°C. Bake for a further 20 mins or until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when tapped on base. Slice and serve warm.
