Yogurt herb bread

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupAll-purpose flour (6 1/2 cups, if needed)
2packsActive dry yeast
2tablespoonsSugar
2teaspoonsSalt
1cupWater
1cupPlain yogurt
3tablespoonsVegetable oil
1teaspoonDill weed
½teaspoonDried chives
¼teaspoonEACH dried oregano, thyme & basil

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2½ cups flour, yeast, sugar and salt. In a small saucepan, heat water and yogurt to 120-130°. add to flour mixture; mix well. Add oil, herbs and enough of the remaining flour to form a stiff dough. 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. Punch dough down; shape into two loaves. Place in two greased 8x4x2 inch loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1hour. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Recipe by: Taste Of Home - April/May 1997 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #625 by The Taillons <taillon@...> on May 30, 1997