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Herbs in Baking: Surprising Ways to Use Them

Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the lavender and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool before serving.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and chopped basil.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, alternating between the two, and mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. Cool before slicing.
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth, then let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the dough onto a baking sheet, dimpling the surface with your fingers. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and thyme.
- Add the milk gradually until a dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into triangles or rounds.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.