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Basil Bread

A fragrant and flavorful bread infused with fresh basil, perfect for sandwiches or as a side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: bread, side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Bread Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup warm water about 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast or instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sugar to activate yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add flour, salt, olive oil, and chopped basil to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
  1. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape and Second Rise
  1. Punch down the risen dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
  2. Cover and let it rise again for 30 minutes.
Bake the Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gFiber: 1g

Notes

For a more intense basil flavor, add more fresh basil or use dried basil in the dough.

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