Finally - The Bread Recipe!

I have been asked to share my bread recipe that I talked about in an earlier post. Sorry it has taken me so long to get it posted. I got the recipe from http://tammysrecipes.com/ - (if you have not checked out this site - do - you will LOVE it!) I changed a few things in my recipe; but for the most part it is basically the same as the recipe on her site. Tammy has so many recipes and it is wonderful because they are "normal" recipes; that use "normal" ingredients that you have around your kitchen. I am posting my bread recipe with instructions using my Kitchen Aid mixer. If you do not have this kind of mixer and knead your dough by hand - go over and get the instructions from Tammy. ( Her recipe is called Herb Bread - (I added the garlic). :)


Garlic Herb Bread

31/2-4 cups of all purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup dry milk powder
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon of yeast
2 cups water
2 Tablespoons oil
2 Tablespoons butter
2 eggs (beaten)
1/2 cup chopped red onions (Tammy's calls for green onions - I like the color the red onions added)
1 Tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons oregano
1 Tablespoon of Garlic ( the kind that comes in the jar- see picture below.)
11/2 teaspoons salt.

In your Kitchen Aid mixing bowl combine the following: 1 cups of all purpose flour, the whole wheat flout, milk powder, sugar, and yeast. Mix it all together with a wooden spoon and set aside.

In a small bowl combine the following spices: chopped red onions, parsley, oregano, garlic and the salt. Mix together thoroughly and set aside. In another small bowl crack the eggs and beat gently. Set aside.
In a small saucepan combine the following: water, oil and butter. Heat the liquid to 120-130 degrees. When it reaches the desired temperature remove from heat.
Turn on your mixer with the dough hook attachment to speed 2 or 3. While mixer is turning the flour mix slowly pour in the warmed liquid through the chute. Continue mixing and adding liquid for about 1 minute. After liquid is all added add the eggs slowly to the mixing bowl. Mix the eggs into the dough for about 1 minute. After the eggs are mixed in add the spice mixture and continue mixing for about 1-2 minutes. Add the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl. (This takes about 2 minutes of mixing) after adding the flour mix for 2 more minutes to knead the dough.
Remove the dough from the mixing bowl and place into a greased bowl - making sure to turn once to coat both side of the dough with the oil. Place in a warm spot and allow to rise for 1 hour.

Punch dough down then remove dough from bowl and divide into two equal parts. Roll the dough out and then form into a loaf.

Place into a greased bread pan. Allow both loafs to rise for about 1 hour (or until doubled in size.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes or until the bread is golden brown. Remove from oven. Coat the tops of the bread with butter. Allow to cool - enjoying the wonderful aroma - then cut and serve to your awaiting family - who can not resist being in the kitchen next to this delicious smelling bread.