Yogurt Herb Bread

Name: Yogurt Herb Bread
Ingredients: 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup water; 1 cup plain yogurt; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon dill weed; 1/2 teaspoon minced chives; 1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and basil

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon minced chives
1/4 teaspoon each dried oregano, thyme and basil

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and yogurt to 120°-130°. Add to flour mixture; mix well. Stir in oil, herbs and enough of the remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
4

Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.