Herb Bread Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Carl A. Wells   Herb Bread Recipe makes a very tasty loaf which also makes an elegant and unique holding container for a major food item, like a whole roasted chicken, using yeast, honey, poultry seasoning, flour and egg white. Food Category:    Bread Cuisine Origin:    Midwestern    Servings:16 Calories per Serving:225 Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   2 Hours 35 Minutes Cook Time:   2 Hours 55 Minutes Total Time:   5 Hours 30 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 2 1/2 cups warm (105° to 115°F) water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 7 to 7 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white, beaten with 1 teaspoon water
• 2 teaspoons sesame seed

DIRECTIONS

• Sprinkle yeast over 1/2 cup of the warm water in large electric mixer bowl. Add honey. Let stand until yeast is soft (about 5 minutes). Stir in remaining 2 cups warm water, poultry seasoning, and salt. Add 4 1/2 cups of the flour. Mix to blend, then beat at medium speed until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Stir in about 2 cups more flour to make a soft dough.
• Turn dough out onto a coated board or pastry cloth. Knead until small bubbles form just under surface (20 to 25 minutes). Add just enough flour to keep dough from sticking. Turn dough in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (45 minutes to 1 hour).
• Punch risen dough down; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape dough into a stubby oval loaf about 10 inches long and 6 inches wide, tapering ends slightly.
• Place on a greased baking sheet. Let rise until almost doubled in bulk (30 to 45 minutes). Brush loaf lightly with egg white mixture; sprinkle with sesame seed.
• Preheat oven to 375° F. Bake until loaf is well browned and sounds hollow when tapped (45 to 55 minutes). Slide onto a wire rack and let cool for at least 2 hours.

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