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Rosemary Herb Bread Machine Recipe

This fragrant rosemary herb bread is a go-to bread machine recipe, perfect for pairing with hearty meals or slicing for sandwiches.
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Total Time 4 hours
Course Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mediterranean-inspired
Servings 12 to 14 slices

Equipment

  • Bread machine with Basic/White program
  • 1½- to 2-pound loaf capacity pan

Ingredients
  

Basic Version – 1½-Pound Loaf:

  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp water
  • 1½ tbsp olive oil
  • 3¼ cups bread flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
  • ½ tsp dried oregano or ½ tbsp fresh oregano
  • ½ tsp dried basil or ½ tbsp fresh basil
  • ½ tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 2 tsp yeast

2-Pound Loaf:

  • 1½ cups water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups bread flour
  • 1½ tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1½ tsp dried rosemary or 1½ tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh oregano
  • 1 tsp dried basil or 1 tbsp fresh basil
  • 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
  • 2¼ tsp yeast

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to your bread machine's baking pan in the order listed, starting with the water and ending with the yeast.
  • Select the Basic/White program based on your bread machine's settings.
  • Choose the appropriate loaf size (1½-lb or 2-lb).
  • Start the machine and allow the cycle to complete.
  • Once baking is finished, remove the loaf from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack.
  • Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Dried herbs offer convenience, while fresh herbs provide a more aromatic flavor—use whichever you prefer or have on hand.
  • Bread is excellent for freezing; slice first and store in an airtight bag for easy access.
  • This bread pairs wonderfully with Italian dishes, roast meats, or hearty soups.
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