Mixed Herbs Quick Bread

I like it because it is easy and quick to prepare. Usually I bake it to eat with spicy honeyed grilled chicken.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 9 x 5 loaf

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 2  tablespoons honey (or sugar)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 11  g dry yeast
• 1  cup  very warm water
• 2  tablespoons shortening
• 1  egg (medium)
• 1  tablespoon ginger powder
• 1  tablespoon  mixed dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, marjoram, basil, oregano, sage)

Directions

1. Mix 1 1/2 cup of flour, honey (or sugar), salt, dry yeast, very warm water, shortening and beaten egg; beat until smooth.
2. Add the remaining flour and beat until smooth.
3. Cover and let rise (about 30 minutes).
4. Stir the batter slowly then pour into 9 x 5 baking tin and let rise about 20 minutes.
5. Bake it in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes.