Betsy’s No Garlic Rustic Herbes de Provence Bread

By Betsy Vail 05/07/15

Ingredients:

• 2 c warm water
• 2 c organic whole wheat flour
• 2 c organic white flour
• 1 Tbs sugar
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast
• 2 tsp salt
• Herbes de Provence
• soft butter

Instructions:

1. Place yeast, water, sugar, and salt in a bowl and stir until dissolved. Add flour and stir until well blended. Do not knead. Cover and let rise until double in size (about 1 hour).
2. Remove dough from bowl and place in 2 rounds on a greased cookie sheet. Cover with soft butter and sprinkle the top of the loaves generously with Herbes de Provence. Let rise an additional hour.
3. Bake at 425 F for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 375 F and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Serve warm. Makes 2 loaves.