Garlic and Thyme Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- For the Bread:
- 3 1/3 cups (15 ounces) all purpose flour
- 1 packet (1/4 ounce) instant yeast (Rapid Rise)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/3 cups very warm water (between 115 and 125 degrees)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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