Yummm Simple Bread

If you are anything like me you always have some frozen bread rolls hidden away in the freezer. They are simple to make and add a delicious side to many meals. Rolls aren't the the only thing you can create however. If you are short on time this recipe will save the day in a pinch and wow your guests or party goers. The topping for this bread might look intimidating however it's the simplestest and funnest part. You can choose many different flavors to top it. For this loaf in particular I was lucky enough to stock up on many fresh herbs at Dogget Greenhouse in Encampment. The herbs really add beauty and so much flavor to this recipe. If you don't have a handful of herbs you could add cut bell peppers to the top or cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. I've even heard of folks using cinnamon and nuttel for dessert or coffee bread. The options can be endless depending on your taste and what you may have on hand. Not to mention letting a little creativity flow. Be for you run for the hills at the mention of an oven this time of year, the dough can take 4 to 6 hours to rise on the counter and only 20-25 minutes to bake so it's perfect to prep and cook at dinner time or later in the evening.

Ingredients:

Frozen yeast bread rolls

We use rhodes rolls but any yeast roll will work

Fresh herbs or topping of choice

For this loaf we used fresh herbs from Doggett Greenhouse

Flat leaf parsley

Curly leaf parsley

Basil

Purple sage

Rosemary

Directions:

First coat your pan in olive oil or non-stick spray. Fill the bottom layer with rolls and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise for 4-6 hours then remove film. Add a small amount of olive oil to top and poke down. Then add topping to the loaf and press in with wax paper. Bake at 350 dregrees for 20-25 minutes. Let cool before slicing!