Fresh Herb Batter Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons)
• 1¼ cups very warm water (120°F to 130°F)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons shortening or softened butter
• 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
• ½ teaspoon chopped fresh or ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 Grease bottom and sides of 8×4- or 9×5-inch loaf pan with shortening or cooking spray.

Instructions

1. 1Grease an 8x4-inch or 9x5-inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine two cups of the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast, then stir in the warm water, parsley, shortening, rosemary, and thyme.
2. 2Mix the ingredients with an electric mixer on low speed for one minute, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Increase the speed to medium for another minute, then stir in the remaining one cup of flour until the batter is smooth.
3. 3Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Shape the top into a rounded loaf using floured hands, then cover loosely with greased plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for about 40 minutes until doubled in size.
4. 4Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bake the bread for 40 to 45 minutes until the loaf sounds hollow when you tap it, then immediately turn it out onto a wire cooling rack.
5. 5Brush the warm crust with melted butter and garnish with extra chopped fresh herbs if you like, then allow the bread to cool completely.
6. 6Slice and serve the cooled loaf. You can easily customize this recipe in the future by swapping the rosemary and thyme for basil, tarragon, or dill.

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