Herb Batter Bread Recipes

NO YEAST CHEESE, GARLIC AND HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
• Grease a bread tin (21 x 11 cm / 8" x 4") or small cake tin with butter.
• Mix the herbs and olive oil in a small bowl.
• Sift the Dry Ingredients into a bowl.
• Combine the Wet Ingredients into a bowl and whisk to combine.
• Make a well in the centre of the Dry Ingredients. Pour the Wet Ingredients in and mix until just combined.
• Pour 1/3 of the batter into the bread tin. Dollop half the herbs across the top then use a knife to "swirl" it into the batter up and down, and also turning the batter over (refer photo below).
• Use half the cheese slices and push them randomly into the batter. Push some all the way in and leave some poking out of the batter.
• Pour the remaining batter over the top. Dollop and swirl the remaining herbs, then randomly wedge in the remaining cheese, pushing most of it below the surface of the batter. Even out the surface.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden. Remove from oven and cover with foil, then bake for a further 15 to 20 minutes (total baking time of 45 to 50 minutes). Check to make sure the centre is cooked by inserting a skewer - it should come out clean.
• Turn the bread out onto a cooking rack. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting.

HERBED CHEESE BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• Lightly butter (2) 8 X 4 X 2-inch loaf pans.
• Heat butter over medium heat. Add the buttermilk and water; heat till warm to touch (105-115ºF)
• Pour into a large bowl & sprinkle the yeast on top. Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Whisk to dissolve yeast then whisk in 3 eggs & the hot sauce.
• Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
• Gradually stir into the liquid mixture to make a thick batter.
• Stir in Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup shredded cheddar, garlic & herbs.
• Pour batter into prepared pans, spreading evenly.
• Cover loosely with plastic wrap & let stand in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375ºF & place rack in the center.
• Beat the remaining egg with the 1 tablespoon water & brush tops of loaves.
• Bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheddar cheese & bake till golden brown, 10-15 minutes.
• Cool in pans, on rack, for 10 minutes. Turn on on rack and cool completely.
• * Can be made up to 2 days in advance, wrapped tightly & stored at room temperature. Herbs can be varied to suit your taste.

HERB BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• Put the milk, water and butter (or margarine) in a small saucepan over low heat to warm.
• Butter or margarine does NOT need to melt.
• In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, the sugar, salt, basil, oregano, thyme and dry yeast.
• Stir dry ingredients to mix well.
• Add warm liquid ingredients and beat until well blended.
• Add flour, 1/2 to 1 cup at a time, and continue beating until well blended.
• Cover bowl with a towel and set in a warm place to rise for about 40 minutes, or until doubled.
• Grease a 9 x 3 x 5 inch loaf pan with butter or margarine.
• Stir batter down and beat for about one minute, then pour into the loaf pan.
• Let rise, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, or until doubled.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.
• When done, remove from pan, cool and slice to serve.

BREAD WITH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine unsalted butter, parsley, and oregano to make the herb butter. Make a slit in the baguette 3/4 of the way through, making sure not to cut all the way through. Spread some herb butter into each of the openings between the slices.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Wrap the baguette in aluminum foil and bake it for 15 to 20 minutes.

ROSEMARY BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• Grease bottom and sides of 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix 2 cups of the flour, the sugar, salt and yeast. Add water, parsley, shortening, rosemary and thyme. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in remaining 1 cup flour until completely mixed.
• Smooth and pat batter into pan, using floured hands. Cover; let rise in warm place about 40 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
• Heat oven to 375°F. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped; remove from pan to cooling rack. Brush loaf with butter; cool.

HERB QUICK BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together first 7 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg, milk and oil. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. , Transfer to a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.

FOREVERMAMA'S FRESH HERB BATTER BREAD

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in warm water. (Being careful that water is not to hot or else it will kill the yeast). Put in a bowl. Add warm milk, sour cream, butter, eggs, sugar, salt and herbs.
• Using cake beaters, beat in 3 cups of flour until well blended. Stir in enough additional flour to make a soft dough (softer than kneeded dough). Cover and let rise in a draft-free until doubled (45 minute to 1 hour).
• Stir down with your hands or with a wooden spoon. Turn into a buttered 2 quart cake or bundt pan. Cover, let rise until doubled in size (50 - 65 minutes).
• Bake in a preheated 375 degrees Fahrenheit oven for approximately 35 - 40 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
• NOTE: Chervil can sometimes be hard to find, so if you can't find it, just leave it out. But if you can find it, even better.

HERB BREAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients into the pan of the bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Select Start.

ONION HERB BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, rosemary, salt, dill, garlic powder, onion and 1 cup of flour. Beat until smooth. Add the remaining flour and stir for about 1 minute. , Transfer to a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Stir the batter down, about 25 strokes. Spread into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 15 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm.