Yogurt Herb Bread

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

12 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt.
2

In a small saucepan, heat water and yogurt to 120-130?.
3

Add to flour mixture; mix well.
4

Add oil, herbs and enough of the remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
5

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes.
6

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
7

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
8

Punch dough down; shape into two loaves.
9

Place in two greased 8x4x2 inch loaf pans.
10

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1hour.
11

Bake at 375?
12

for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
13

Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.