HERB NUTS RECIPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl toss all ingredients together until well combined.
• Spread on a large ungreased cookie sheet or jellyroll pan and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes; stirring evey 10 minutes.
• Cool completely in pan, when cool store in an airtight container.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water and let stand until it is spongy.
• In a large warm mixing bowl, pour the hot milk over the sugar, butter, salt and herbs; stir to melt the butter.
• When mixture cools to 110F -115F, stir in beaten egg and yeast mixture.
• Gradually add about half of the flour, stirring first with a wooden spoon or dough hook if using an electric mixer.
• Mix in the nuts.
• Add just enough flour to make a soft, nonsticky dough.
• Turn out on a lightly floured surface, knead until the dough is satiny.
• Lightly oil a large, warm bowl and place the dough inside, turning once to cover with oil.
• Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let stand in a warm place (80F) until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
• Knock the dough back and shape into a loaf.
• Place in a buttered or oiled bread loaf pan and again set in a warm spot until it doubles in size, about 45 minutes.
• Bake at 375F about 30 minutes or until the loaf is brown and sounds hollow when thumped with your fingers.
• Turn out to cool on a wire rack.
• Slice thickly and store in a plastic bag to keep it moist.