Elevate your homemade bread game with this irresistibly fragrant Garlic Herb Bread made effortlessly in your bread machine. Perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike, this recipe combines the warm, rustic flavors of minced garlic, dried oregano, and basil with the subtle sweetness of honey and richness of olive oil. The bread machine does all the hard work, from kneading to baking, leaving you with a perfectly fluffy loaf thatโs crusty on the outside and tender on the inside. Ideal as a side for hearty soups, pastas, or simply enjoyed on its own, this easy-to-follow recipe requires just 5 minutes of prep and yields a dozen slices of bakery-quality bread. Plus, itโs a wonderful make-ahead optionโstore leftovers for quick toast or freeze for later! Keywords: garlic herb bread, bread machine recipes, homemade bread, easy bread recipe, flavored bread loaf.
Add the ingredients to your bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Typically, wet ingredients go first: pour in 1 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of honey.
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt into the pan, followed by 2 teaspoons of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
Add 3 cups of all-purpose flour on top of the wet ingredients, ensuring the flour completely covers the liquid.
Make a small well in the center of the flour mound and add 2.25 teaspoons of active dry yeast into the well. Make sure the yeast doesnโt touch the liquid initially.
Insert the bread pan into your bread machine, secure it in place, and close the lid.
Set your bread machine to the 'Basic' or 'White Bread' setting, select your preferred crust setting (light, medium, or dark), and start the machine.
Allow the bread machine to complete the mixing, kneading, rising, and baking cycles. This usually takes about 3 hours, depending on the model and settings.
Once the bread is done baking, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine using oven mitts (it will be hot). Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Turn the bread out onto a wire rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container or bread box for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Calories |
1660 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 31.9 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2491 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 297.1 g | 108% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 569 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.