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Herb Batter Bread

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"This is the perfect side for all your meals...and you probably have all the ingredients on hand!" — Cindi Gundersen

Directions

Combine 2 cups flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Stir in the water, shortening, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Use an electric mixer to beat on low speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Turn mixer to medium, and beat for an additional 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in remaining 1 cup flour; mix until smooth. Scrape batter from sides of bowl. Cover, and let rise in warm place for 35 to 40 minutes.
Grease a 9x5 loaf pan. Stir down batter by beating about 25 strokes. Scrape batter into greased pan; pat down with floured hands. Cover pan. Let dough rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Do not allow dough to over-rise.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Bake in preheated oven until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, 40 to 45 minutes. Brush top with margarine. Remove from pan, and cool on wire rack.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 15 mins

Footnotes

Cook's Note:
To substitute fresh herbs, use: 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme, and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 24, 2011

Easy and yummy! As others suggested, I used olive oil instead of shortening, and I added 1/2 tsp. garlic powder. I didn't have rosemary, so I used oregano (we were having it with my homemade spaghetti and meatballs, and there is oregano in the sauce), and it was very tasty. Everyone loved it! Word of caution: don't use a handheld mixer! When I added the third cup of flour it nearly burned the motor out! I will use my food processor next time. I am also going to try sea salt/kosher salt instead of table salt next time as well. Mine was done in 38 minutes but would have been ok at 40.

—lilheathen

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 05, 2011

"Bake in preheated oven until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, 40 to 45 minutes. Brush top with margarine. Remove from pan, and cool on wire rack." Are you supposed to take it out of the oven, out of the pan, tap it on the bottom and, then if it isn't done, put it all back and finish cooking it. Can hardly trust in the person who wrote this!

—posipati

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Jul 15, 2009

Very good bread!!! I agree, it does closely resemble the stuff you get at Macaroni Grill. The only changes I made to the recipe were to sub dill for thyme (I was out..oops) and also added on 1/2 tsp garlic powder. The bread was nice & crusty on the outside & chewy inside. Also, I love how there is no kneading invloved; this would be a very good recipe for someone who is just learning how to make bread. Thanks for sharing!! :)

—ADZELL

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Jun 01, 2010

SO SO easy and SO SO tasty. no kneading!! and no messy food processor parts to clean. took the advice of another reviewer and added 1/2tsp of garlic powder. great for sandwiches or on the side of any meal. Will FOR SURE make again. made the house smell AMAZING.

—rayfordlaura

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May 01, 2009

Loved this bread! It reminds me of the bread at Macaroni Grill - yummy! And easy to make, too! I didn't have parsley on hand, so I used oregano to complement the pasta dinner it accompanied. Very tasty. Thanks!

—susye

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Jan 03, 2011

Only change I made was to use EVOO instead of shortening and margarine. Used a whisk instead of a blender. Good flavor but very mild. Next time will add oregano, garlic, marjoram, etc. to make it zing a little more. Served it toasted with butter and 4 men made short work of a loaf.

—Emily Tisdale

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Dec 28, 2010

I made this in my bread machine, basic white bread setting, and it turned out perfect. I omitted the parsley (none on hand) and added garlic powder per other reviewers. It sliced easily.

—Alanna

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Nov 21, 2011

Melt in your mouth, deliciousness! This was sooo good. I am in the process of making my second loaf already after a few weeks of making the first. The only changes I made were to substitute oregano for the thyme and olive oil for the shortening. Absolutely perfect, thank you!!!!

—ozziefoodie

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Nutrition

Calories
142 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
25.2 g
8%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
2.8 g
4%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
3.5 g
7%

Sodium
199 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Herb Batter Bread

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 142
** Calories from Fat: 25

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 2.8g 4 %
** Saturated Fat 0.6g 3 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 199mg 8 %
** Potassium 50mg 1 %
** Total Carbohydrates 25.2g 8 %
** Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
** Protein 3.5g 7 %
** Sugars 1.1g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 1 %
** Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 26 %
** Niacin 22 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 40 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.