Herb Batter Bread

There is no need to knead this tasty herb flavored loaf. An electric mixer does the work so you can have freshly baked homemade bread in no time.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 142 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 ¼ cups warm water
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon margarine, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.