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french herb veggie loaf

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Pam Ellingson
Wichita, KS

This is my version of the 1980 Kansas State Fair winner.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For french herb veggie loaf

  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter or margarine
  • 3. to 4.5 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 pkg
    active dry yeast
  • 1/8 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    finely minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme
  • 1 tsp
    dried marjoram or tarragon
  • 1/3 c
    finely minced onion (or sub 1/3 c rehydrated onion flakes)
  • 1/2 c
    very finely minced vegetables of your choice
  • I SUGGEST CARROT, CELERY, SWEET PEPPERS (ANY COLOR), RADISHES, SPINACH, BROCCOLI, SUN DRIED TOMATOES. DO NOT SUGGEST USING "WATERY" VEGGIES LIKE ZUCCHINI, MUSHROOMS, CUCUMBERS, FRESH TOMATOES, ETC.)
  • 1/2 c
    grated parmesano reggiano

How To Make french herb veggie loaf

  • 1
    Heat together Water, buttermilk and butter/margarine to 130 degrees.(Very warm) Mix together, 1 1/2 c flour, sugar, salt, yeast and garlic powder in large mixer bowl.
  • 2
    Add heated liquid to the dry ingredients and mix at medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in another 1 1/2 c flour veggies, parsley and herbs to form a sticky dough. Turn out onto well floured counter and knead in as much flour as needed to make it soft, smooth and elastic. Knead in parmesan cheese a little as a time.
  • 3
    Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a towel and let rise to double. Punch down, divide into two equal portions and let rest covered for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Roll each portion into a rectangle, using a little flour if needed to keep from sticking. Form into baguette shapes 12" long x 3" in diameter. Place on greased cookie sheet or parchment lined sheet that is dusted with cornmeal. Cover and let rise til doubled.
  • 5
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees and bake loaves for 20-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped. approx. 200 degrees internal temp. Let cool slightly and turn out of pan to cool on a rack.
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