Herb Bread
Herb bread is a fragrant loaf made with strong bread flour, fresh parsley, garlic and onions, kneaded to perfection in the Thermomix. The TM7 grinds, chops and kneads the dough hands-free, giving an airy crumb and golden crust. Ideal as a side with soups, for brunch or as a homemade snack with butter.
About this recipe
Herb bread Thermomix TM7 style brings the aroma of a bakery into your own kitchen, filling the house with the scent of fresh parsley, garlic and golden crust. Anyone searching for easy bread recipes for an all-in-one kitchen machine will love how the TM7 handles every step: the built-in scale weighs the strong bread flour to the gram, the blades chop the onions and parsley evenly, and the kneading function works the dough into a smooth, elastic ball without you lifting a finger. The dried instant yeast activates in warm water while the machine mixes, and sea salt is distributed uniformly so every slice tastes balanced. This savoury loaf is the ideal companion for a quick weeknight dinner with soup, a weekend brunch with salted butter, or a picnic with cheese and charcuterie. Because the Thermomix does the heavy work, even beginner bakers achieve a professional crumb and a crisp crust every single time.
Preparation tips
- Use water that feels pleasantly lukewarm to activate the dried instant yeast; water that is too hot kills the yeast and the herb bread will not rise. Add the sea salt away from the yeast to keep the dough lively.
- Let the shaped loaf prove in a draught-free spot until it has visibly doubled in size before baking; this guarantees an airy crumb that soaks up soup and dips beautifully.
- For a softer crust, brush the baked herb bread with a little oil and cover it with a tea towel while cooling. It stays fresh for two days and freezes well in slices for quick weeknight dinners.
Recipe variations
- Cheese and herb variation: fold grated mature cheese and a pinch of chilli flakes into the parsley and onion filling before shaping, giving the herb bread a savoury, melt-in-the-mouth surprise in every slice.
- Festive rosemary version: replace the parsley with fresh rosemary and thyme and add caramelised onion for a Christmas or dinner-party loaf that pairs wonderfully with cheese boards and roasted meats.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Built-in precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the strong bread flour to the gram for consistent dough. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Rapid chopping - The TM7 chops the onions and parsley evenly in seconds without any tears. [Chopping]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free kneading - The Thermomix kneads the bread dough into a smooth elastic ball while you grease the tin. [Kneading]. [Hands-Free]
- Even distribution - The TM7 mixes the instant yeast, sugar and sea salt uniformly through the dough for a balanced flavour. [Mixing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Flavour boost - The Thermomix grinds the garlic clove to a fine paste so its aroma spreads through the whole loaf. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- dried instant yeast
- strong white bread flour
- water
- oil
- sugar
- fine sea salt
- garlic clove
- onions
- fresh parsley leaves
- fresh basil leaves