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Basil, coriander and dill bread

Two small olive-oil loaves with fresh basil, coriander and dill. Each herb is measured after removing tough stalks.

Two herb loaves, one cut with two slices showing green herbs throughout the crumb.
Makes
2 small loaves, about 16 slices total
Heat
220°C conventional
Baking time
25–30 min
Cuisine / style
International

220°C conventional; both rounds bake together.

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Basil, coriander and dill bread

Makes
2 small loaves, about 16 slices total
Heat
220°C conventional
Baking time
25–30 min
Cuisine / style
International

220°C conventional; both rounds bake together.

International · White bread

Basil, coriander and dill bread

Two small olive-oil loaves with fresh basil, coriander and dill. Each herb is measured after removing tough stalks.

Method

  1. 01 · Prepare and hold the additions

    5–8 min

    Use: Fresh basil; Fresh coriander; Fresh dill

    Remove tough stalks from the herbs, wash and dry them thoroughly, then weigh 10 g of each and chop.

    Ready when: The measured additions are ready with no loose surface water.

    The cook chops dried basil, coriander and dill into three small piles.
    01 Basil, coriander and dill breadPrepare all three herbs.
  2. 02 · Mix and knead the dough

    12–15 min

    Use: Strong white bread flour; Water; Olive oil; Fine salt; Instant dried yeast

    Mix the dough flour, water, oil, salt and instant yeast. Knead by hand or with a dough hook at the machine’s recommended speed for 8–10 minutes after mixing.

    Ready when: The dough is soft and elastic.

    Two hands knead a smooth plain dough before the herbs are added.
    02 Basil, coriander and dill breadMix and knead the dough.
  3. 03 · Let the dough rise

    60–90 min

    Use:

    Cover and leave at 22–24°C for 60–90 minutes.

    Ready when: The dough is aerated and roughly doubled in size.

    The cook lifts a cloth from risen plain dough in a glass bowl.
    03 Basil, coriander and dill breadLet the dough rise.
  4. 04 · Fold in the prepared additions

    3–5 min

    Use: Fresh basil; Fresh coriander; Fresh dill

    Spread the dough into a thick rectangle. Add all three chopped herbs and fold the sides inward, then knead gently just until distributed.

    Ready when: The additions are spread through the dough without large clumps.

    The cook folds chopped basil, coriander and dill into the risen dough.
    04 Basil, coriander and dill breadFold in the chopped herbs.
  5. 05 · Shape two small rounds

    7–10 min

    Use: Flour for shaping

    Line a 30×40 cm tray with baking paper. Use the shaping flour sparingly. Divide into two equal pieces, about 466 g each. Shape two rounds about 14 cm across and place them along the 40 cm direction of the tray, leaving at least 6 cm between them.

    Ready when: The dough is evenly shaped and supported without a loose seam.

    Two herb-flecked dough rounds sit apart on one lined baking tray.
    05 Basil, coriander and dill breadShape two rounds.
  6. 06 · Proof and heat the oven

    45–60 min

    Use:

    Cover loosely and leave at 22–24°C for 45–60 minutes. Heat the oven to 220°C conventional during the final 20 minutes.

    Ready when: The dough is puffy and a light fingertip dent returns slowly.

    A fingertip checks one of the two puffy herb rounds.
    06 Basil, coriander and dill breadProof both rounds.
  7. 07 · Score and bake

    25–30 min

    Use:

    Cut two shallow slashes about 5 mm deep across each round. Bake for 25–30 minutes. Bake both rounds together. Cover loosely with foil if the crust colours too quickly. Probe the thickest bread area.

    Ready when: The base is firm and browned, and the bread centre reaches about 95°C.

    The cook lifts one tray holding two golden herb loaves with two slashes on each.
    07 Basil, coriander and dill breadBake until browned and set.
  8. 08 · Cool before slicing

    60 min

    Use:

    Move to a rack and cool for at least 60 minutes. Slice when the centre is cool.

    Ready when: Slices hold together without a sticky raw band.

    Two whole herb loaves cool on a raised wire rack.
    08 Basil, coriander and dill breadCool on a rack.

What to look for

StageLook / feel forNeeds attention
Prepare and hold the additionsThe measured additions are ready with no loose surface water.
Mix and knead the doughThe dough is soft and elastic.
Let the dough riseThe dough is aerated and roughly doubled in size.
Fold in the prepared additionsThe additions are spread through the dough without large clumps.
Shape two small roundsThe dough is evenly shaped and supported without a loose seam.
Proof and heat the ovenThe dough is puffy and a light fingertip dent returns slowly.
Score and bakeThe base is firm and browned, and the bread centre reaches about 95°C.
Cool before slicingSlices hold together without a sticky raw band.

Troubleshooting

If you see thisLikely causeWhat to do nowNext time
The loaf spreads or is difficult to shape.The dough is warm, insufficiently developed or too heavily floured during handling.Use a scraper and handle gently; keep the stated pan support where specified.Develop the dough before adding solid inclusions and use the proofing cue rather than waiting for collapse.
A slice is damp in the middle.The bread was cut warm or was underbaked.Let the remaining bread cool fully; raw sticky dough needs further cooking.Check the thick bread centre away from cheese and keep the full cooling interval.

Storage: Cool fully, then refrigerate wrapped bread within 2 hours of baking and use within 2 days. Freeze slices for up to 2 months. Toast or warm before serving.; Contains: wheat.; This Nepedia version has not been kitchen-tested.

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Two herb loaves, one cut with two slices showing green herbs throughout the crumb.
Basil, coriander and dill bread.

Recipe

Basil, coriander and dill bread

Two small olive-oil loaves with fresh basil, coriander and dill. Each herb is measured after removing tough stalks.

How do I make it?

  1. Prepare and hold the additions

    5–8 min

    Remove tough stalks from the herbs, wash and dry them thoroughly, then weigh 10 g of each and chop.

    The cook chops dried basil, coriander and dill into three small piles.
    Prepare all three herbs.

    Ready when: The measured additions are ready with no loose surface water.

  2. Mix and knead the dough

    12–15 min

    Mix the dough flour, water, oil, salt and instant yeast. Knead by hand or with a dough hook at the machine’s recommended speed for 8–10 minutes after mixing.

    Two hands knead a smooth plain dough before the herbs are added.
    Mix and knead the dough.

    Ready when: The dough is soft and elastic.

  3. Let the dough rise

    60–90 min

    Cover and leave at 22–24°C for 60–90 minutes.

    The cook lifts a cloth from risen plain dough in a glass bowl.
    Let the dough rise.

    Ready when: The dough is aerated and roughly doubled in size.

  4. Fold in the prepared additions

    3–5 min

    Spread the dough into a thick rectangle. Add all three chopped herbs and fold the sides inward, then knead gently just until distributed.

    The cook folds chopped basil, coriander and dill into the risen dough.
    Fold in the chopped herbs.

    Ready when: The additions are spread through the dough without large clumps.

  5. Shape two small rounds

    7–10 min

    Line a 30×40 cm tray with baking paper. Use the shaping flour sparingly. Divide into two equal pieces, about 466 g each. Shape two rounds about 14 cm across and place them along the 40 cm direction of the tray, leaving at least 6 cm between them.

    Two herb-flecked dough rounds sit apart on one lined baking tray.
    Shape two rounds.

    Ready when: The dough is evenly shaped and supported without a loose seam.

  6. Proof and heat the oven

    45–60 min

    Cover loosely and leave at 22–24°C for 45–60 minutes. Heat the oven to 220°C conventional during the final 20 minutes.

    A fingertip checks one of the two puffy herb rounds.
    Proof both rounds.

    Ready when: The dough is puffy and a light fingertip dent returns slowly.

  7. Score and bake

    25–30 min

    Cut two shallow slashes about 5 mm deep across each round. Bake for 25–30 minutes. Bake both rounds together. Cover loosely with foil if the crust colours too quickly. Probe the thickest bread area.

    The cook lifts one tray holding two golden herb loaves with two slashes on each.
    Bake until browned and set.

    Ready when: The base is firm and browned, and the bread centre reaches about 95°C.

  8. Cool before slicing

    60 min

    Move to a rack and cool for at least 60 minutes. Slice when the centre is cool.

    Two whole herb loaves cool on a raised wire rack.
    Cool on a rack.

    Ready when: Slices hold together without a sticky raw band.

What can go wrong, and how can I fix it?

What you noticeLikely causeWhat to do
The loaf spreads or is difficult to shape.The dough is warm, insufficiently developed or too heavily floured during handling.Use a scraper and handle gently; keep the stated pan support where specified. Develop the dough before adding solid inclusions and use the proofing cue rather than waiting for collapse.
A slice is damp in the middle.The bread was cut warm or was underbaked.Let the remaining bread cool fully; raw sticky dough needs further cooking. Check the thick bread centre away from cheese and keep the full cooling interval.
Useful recipe notes

Storage: Cool fully, then refrigerate wrapped bread within 2 hours of baking and use within 2 days. Freeze slices for up to 2 months. Toast or warm before serving.

Contains: wheat.

This Nepedia version has not been kitchen-tested.

See the detailed method and ratios in , or follow ingredients through the .

Ingredient proportions & recipe details

Basil, coriander and dill bread at a glance

Makes
2 small loaves, about 16 slices total
Heat
220°C conventional
Baking time
25–30 min
Cuisine / style
International
Leavening
Yeast
Bulk fermentation (including folding)
60–90 min · The dough is aerated and roughly doubled in size.
How do the ingredient proportions compare?

Percentages compare each listed weight with the combined flour weight (100%). These are ingredient ratios, not dough hydration; milk, eggs and fillings contain other ingredients as well as water.

Formula componentGramsFlour = 100%
Strong white bread flour500 g100%
Water325 g65%
Olive oil60 g12%
Fine salt10 g2%
Instant dried yeast7 g1.4%
Fresh basil10 g2%
Fresh coriander10 g2%
Fresh dill10 g2%