Herb-Crusted Bread
Minced onion and garlic plus a sprinkling of dill help perk up the flavor in this wholesome rustic-looking loaf. "The dough mixes up easily in a bread machine," comments Becky Steinberger of Denmark, Wisconsin. "I like to serve this crusty bread alongside soup, pasta and saucy tomato dishes."
SERVINGS
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16
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CATEGORY
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Low Fat
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METHOD
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Baked
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PREP |
10 min. |
COOK
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25 min.
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TOTAL
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35 min.
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INGREDIENTS
- 5 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup water (70° to 80°)
- 4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 4-1/2 teaspoons olive or canola oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1/4 cup rye flour
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon each dried minced onion, dried minced garlic, dill weed and poppy seeds
- TOPPING:
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon each coarse salt, dried minced onion, dried minced garlic, dill weed and poppy seeds
DIRECTIONS
In a blender, process oats until finely ground. In bread machine pan, place the oats, water, sugar, oil, salt, flours, yeast and seasonings in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a loaf, about 15 in. long. Transfer to a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Carefully brush dough with egg, sprinkle with salt, onion, garlic, dill and poppy seeds. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).