Garlic-Herb Braid

13 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1-3/4 teaspoons dill weed
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 3/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and seasonings. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, water and cubed butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  2. 2
    Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Divide dough into thirds. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased
  4. 4
    , and braid; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
  5. 5
    Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.
  6. 6
    Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaf in heavy-duty foil. To use, thaw at room temperature.

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