Herb Batter Bread

By JanetLynn198

4.5 stars from 37 reviews
One reviewer said this resembles bread at Macaroni Grill
One reviewer used bread machine and it turned out fine

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 (.25oz) pkg active dry yeast
• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 3 tsp dried parsley
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp margarine, melted

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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 min, scraping bowl frequently. Turn mixer to medium, and beat for an additional 1 min, 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 35-40 mins.

2. 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 mins. Do not allow dough to over-rise.

3. Preheat oven to 375F. Bake in preheated oven until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, 40 mind. Brush top with margarine. Remove from pan, and cool on wire rack.