Yogurt and Herb Bread

From “The Enchanted Broccoli Forest” cookbook by Mollie Katzen

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  cup unbleached white flour
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 4  tablespoons  melted butter
• 2  large  beaten eggs
• 1  cup  firm yogurt
• 1⁄3 cup  light honey
• 1  teaspoon dried dill
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1  tablespoon parsley flakes, dried (optional)
• 1  tablespoon chives, dried (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Sift together the 1st 5 ingredients. Make a well in the center of the bowl.
3. Beat together (high speed on an electric mixer) the next 4 ingredients for 3-5 minutes ~ until frothy. Add the herbs, and beat well.
4. Pour the liquid – herb mixture into the well in the center of the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon until thoroughly blended.
5. Pour into a well-buttered loaf pan, and bake 40-50 minutes (until knife inserted into center-of-bread comes out clean).
6. Note: The flavors of the herbs get stronger as the bread ages ~ you will have a chance to notice this if the bread sits around for several days before it is completely devoured.