Savory Herb Crusty Bread Easy and Delicious Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110°F or 43°C)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 cups Flour for dusting

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and instant yeast. Stir together until evenly mixed.
2. In a separate bowl, combine warm water and olive oil. Gradually add this liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough begins to form.
3. Once the dough starts to come together, add the dried oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper. Knead the dough in the bowl for about 3-5 minutes, until herbs and spices are well incorporated.
4. Lightly dust a clean surface with flour, then transfer the dough to the surface. Knead the dough for another 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Grease another bowl with a little olive oil, place the dough inside, and cover it with a damp kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Shape it into a round loaf and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7. Cover the shaped loaf with the towel and let it rise again for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) during this time.
8. Before baking, make a few shallow slashes on the top of the loaf with a sharp knife. This will help the bread expand while baking.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing.