Braided Italian Herb Bread
Braided Italian Herb Bread bakes up golden with a soft, tender crumb and a buttery richness from milk, butter, and egg. Each slice is aromatic with basil, oregano, rosemary, and a hint of garlic, finished with a gloss of olive oil. Serve warm alongside pasta dinners, soups, or as a centerpiece loaf for gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Braided Italian Herb Bread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, mix 1 ½ cups flour, sugar, yeast, 2 teaspoons basil, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and rosemary together.
- 2
In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk, water, and butter; microwave until the butter melts, about 30 seconds. Pour this over the flour mixture and beat until the dough is just moistened. Add the egg and beat until smooth. Stir in the remaining 3 cups flour until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, such as a large cutting board or countertop, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 4
Divide the dough into three portions and shape each into a 15-inch rope. Place the ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid them together. Pinch the ends to seal and tuck them under the braid. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 25 minutes.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Brush the top of the braid with olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon basil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet or move to a wire rack.
- Calories 306.56 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.91 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 48.78 g 18%
- Total Fat 7.62 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 4.04 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.68 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 32.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.6 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.49 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 32.43 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.43 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 53.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 13.79 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Braided Italian Herb Bread is an Italian side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, All Purpose Flour, Butter, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 306.56 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Braided Italian Herb Bread?
- It is an Italian bread recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or snack.
- What is Braided Italian Herb Bread made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Braided Italian Herb Bread?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 306.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Braided Italian Herb Bread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Braided Italian Herb Bread healthy?
- Braided Italian Herb Bread has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 306.56 calories and 7.91 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.04 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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