Ricotta and Fresh Chive Bread (Bread Machine)

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 180 Minutes

Ready In: 210 Minutes

Servings: 4

Delicately flavored and best eaten fresh. Serve with pasta dishes.

Ingredients:

1 cup water

1/3 cup ricotta cheese (whole or part-skim)

3 cups bread flour

1 tablespoon light brown sugar

1 tablespoon gluten

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 cup chopped fresh chives

fresh ground black pepper, a dash

2 1/2 teaspoons fast rising yeast (or 1 t. bread machine yeast)

1 1/3 cups water

1/2 cup ricotta cheese (whole or part-skim)

4 cups bread flour

1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon gluten, plus

1 teaspoon gluten

2 teaspoons salt

3/4 cup chopped fresh chives

fresh ground black pepper, a dash

1 tablespoon fast rising yeast (or 1 t, plus 1/2 t. bread machine yeast)

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients in the pan according to the order in the manufacturer’s directions.
2. Set crust on medium and program for the Basic cycle; press Start.
3. When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place on a rack.
4. Let cool to room temperature before slicing.

By RecipeOfHealth.com