64 basil bread recipes

Hearty baked rigatoni loaded with homemade turkey meatballs in a chunky mushroom and tomato sauce, topped with bubbly mozzarella and Parmesan. Comfort food that feeds the whole family.

Cheesy rice and bean casserole with ricotta, feta, and Parmesan baked under sliced tomatoes and a golden breadcrumb crust. Hearty vegetarian comfort food with mushrooms and herbs.

Herb-crusted rack of lamb seared and finished with compound herb butter, served over mesquite-grilled pepper ragout with socca and olive tapenade. Restaurant-level Provencal cooking.

Italian-American spaghetti and meatballs with a three-meat blend (beef, pork, veal), a slow-simmered tomato sauce with red wine, and parmesan-bread crumb meatballs browned then finished in sauce.

Turkey breast slices rolled around a herb-bright spinach stuffing with fresh basil, thyme, and lemon zest, then seared and baked with a savory mushroom sauce. A complete lean dinner with steamed potatoes and green beans.

Fresh basil and rosemary give the bread tons of herby flavor, the whole wheat flour adds extra nutty taste. And you can always substitute rosemary and basil with your favorite herbs, such as thyme, parsley...

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Bread machine tomato herb bread made with tomato juice and sauce, oregano, basil, rosemary, and fennel. A savory, Italian-inspired loaf with a rosy crumb.

Italian herb bread machine recipe with whole wheat flour, oregano, basil, garlic, and applesauce for moisture. A hands-off one-pound loaf with no oil or butter.

Sourdough pizza bread for the bread machine with pepperoni, parmesan, basil, and oregano baked right into the dough. All the flavors of pizza night in a sliceable loaf.

No-knead herb bread with whole wheat flour, basil, and sage made in a bread machine. A soft, fragrant loaf with an earthy herb flavor and zero hand-kneading required.

Hearty herb oatmeal bread with sage, basil, dill, pine nuts, and three kinds of seeds baked in a clay pot for a crackling crust. A rustic yeast bread with real depth.

Herb-oatmeal bread baked in a clay pot with sage, basil, pine nuts, poppy seeds, and sesame. A crusty, hearty loaf with whole wheat and sour cream in the dough.

Yogurt Herb Bread: a soft yeasted loaf with plain yogurt for tang and a blend of dill, chives, oregano, thyme, and basil baked into the crumb. Makes two 8-inch loaves.

Malted rye bread for the bread machine with barley malt syrup, honey, cardamom, and rye flour. A fragrant, slightly sweet Scandinavian-style loaf on the basic bread cycle.

Gingerbread yeast bread for the bread machine with rye flour, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. A spiced, aromatic loaf on the basic bread cycle.