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
01 · Prepare and hold the additions
5–8 minUse: 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.

01 Basil, coriander and dill breadPrepare all three herbs. 02 · Mix and knead the dough
12–15 minUse: 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.

02 Basil, coriander and dill breadMix and knead the dough. 03 · Let the dough rise
60–90 minUse:
Cover and leave at 22–24°C for 60–90 minutes.Ready when: The dough is aerated and roughly doubled in size.

03 Basil, coriander and dill breadLet the dough rise. 04 · Fold in the prepared additions
3–5 minUse: 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.

04 Basil, coriander and dill breadFold in the chopped herbs. 05 · Shape two small rounds
7–10 minUse: 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.

05 Basil, coriander and dill breadShape two rounds. 06 · Proof and heat the oven
45–60 minUse:
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.

06 Basil, coriander and dill breadProof both rounds. 07 · Score and bake
25–30 minUse:
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.

07 Basil, coriander and dill breadBake until browned and set. 08 · Cool before slicing
60 minUse:
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.

08 Basil, coriander and dill breadCool on a rack.
What to look for
| Stage | Look / feel for | Needs attention |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare and hold the additions | The measured additions are ready with no loose surface water. | |
| Mix and knead the dough | The dough is soft and elastic. | |
| Let the dough rise | The dough is aerated and roughly doubled in size. | |
| Fold in the prepared additions | The additions are spread through the dough without large clumps. | |
| Shape two small rounds | The dough is evenly shaped and supported without a loose seam. | |
| Proof and heat the oven | The dough is puffy and a light fingertip dent returns slowly. | |
| Score and bake | The base is firm and browned, and the bread centre reaches about 95°C. | |
| Cool before slicing | Slices hold together without a sticky raw band. |
Troubleshooting
| If you see this | Likely cause | What to do now | Next 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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