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Yankee Harvest RecipesNatasha's Homemade Herb BreadMakes 2 loaves2 packages dry yeast 1/4 cup warm water 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups scalded milk 2 large eggs, beaten 3 teaspoons salt 6-7 cups bread flour or all-purpose flour, sifted 1/2 teaspoon ground sage 3/4 teaspoon thyme 3/4 teaspoon marjoram 1 teaspoon Italian parsley, minced. (If fresh, 1 Tablespoon) 1/2 cup shortening, melted Soften yeast in warm water, along with 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Cool milk, melt the shortening in it. Add milk, shortening, the remaining sugar, salt, eggs, and 2 cups of the flour to the yeast. Mix well and cover. Let rise in a warm place until bubbly (about 1 hour). Combine the herbs and add to the mixture. Stir in the rest of the flour to make a stiff dough. Knead on floured board until satiny and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, and return to the warm place to rise until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour). Punch dough down, let rest for 10 minutes and then shape into 2 loaves. Place in greased 9" x 5" x 3" loaf pans. Let rise until doubled in bulk (about 1-1 1/2 hours). Bake in 375° oven for 50 minutes or until done. Remove and cool on racks. Keep out the reach of children until cool to the touch. It takes a long time, but just the smell of baking bread, it's worth all of it! A glass of cold milk with fresh baked bread and butter, served on the swing porch, with the gentle warm breezes blowing your Arias wind chimes. Enjoy yourself today. If you have a favorite bread recipe, try it. Add the herbs listed above or try your own combination.
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