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title: "Traditional Chilean Oregano Bread Recipe: Soft and Aromatic"
description: "A popular oregano bread recipe that used to be found on the back of some white flour packages, quick, delicious, and very versatile, perfect to pair with whatever you like."
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date: 2024-01-09
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# Traditional Chilean Oregano Bread Recipe: Soft and Aromatic

[Versión en Español](https://comidaschilenas.com/receta-de-pan-de-oregano/)

![Chilean Oregano Bread Recipe](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Chilean-Oregano-Bread-Recipe.jpg)

A popular oregano bread recipe that used to be found on the back of some white flour packages, it’s quick, delicious, and very versatile, perfect to pair with whatever you like.

## Nutrition Facts

Each serving of oregano bread contains approximately 250 kcal, 7 g of protein, 8 g of fat, 50 g of carbohydrates, 2 g of fiber, 2 g of sugar, 20 mg of cholesterol, and 400 mg of sodium. (*)

## How to Make Oregano Bread

Preparing oregano bread is a very simple recipe that incorporates dried oregano into the dough, giving it a distinctive and very tasty touch, ideal to accompany sauces.

**Prep Time:** 90 minutes

**Cook Time:** 20 minutes

**Servings:** 10

### Ingredients

- 1 kg of wheat flour
- 550 ml of water
- 50 g of fresh yeast
- 50 g of lard
- 10 g of dried oregano
- 10 g of salt

### Instructions

1. In a large bowl, add sifted flour and create a well in the center. Incorporate warm water, crumbled yeast, lard, oregano, and salt. Mix everything with a wooden spoon until integrated.

![Yeast](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Yeast-300x199.jpg)

1. Transfer to a flat, floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until the mixture is smooth and soft and doesn’t stick to your hands. Divide the dough into 10 pieces, knead to form balls, and let rest covered with a clean cloth for about 15 minutes.

![Wheat flour](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Wheat-flour-300x199.jpg)

1. Shape the bread and arrange them on a baking tray previously greased with lard, leaving enough space between them. Cover with a clean cloth and let rest for about 60 minutes or until they double in size.

![oregano](https://www.chileanfoodrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/oregano-300x195.jpg)

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes until they are lightly golden. Remove and cool on a wire rack. Enjoy the oregano breads warm or cold, ideally freshly made, alone or accompanied by butter, jams, or cold cuts.

## Keys for a Professional Loaf

- **Yeast Activation:** The water must be warm (around 30-35°C). If it’s too cold, the yeast remains dormant; if it’s over 45°C, you risk killing the fresh yeast cells.
- **Gluten Development:** Kneading for a full 10 minutes is a technical imperative. This process aligns the proteins in the flour to create a strong “net” that traps the carbon dioxide produced by the yeast.
- **The Role of Lard:** Lard provides a specific “short” texture to the crumb that butter or oil cannot perfectly replicate. It interferes with long gluten strands, resulting in a bread that is soft yet sturdy enough for heavy spreads.
- **The Cooling Phase:** Always cool your bread on a wire rack. If left on the baking sheet, the residual heat will cause steam to condense at the bottom, making the base of your bread soggy.

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

### 1. Can I use dry yeast instead of fresh?

Yes. The standard conversion is 1 part dry yeast to 3 parts fresh yeast. For this recipe (50g fresh), you would use approximately 16–17 g of active dry yeast.

### 2. What can I substitute for lard?

While lard is traditional, you can use butter or vegetable shortening in a 1:1 ratio. If using vegetable oil, use about 40 ml, but note that the crumb will be slightly more elastic and less “crumbly.”

### 3. Why did my bread not double in size?

This is usually a temperature issue. The dough needs a warm, draft-free environment to rise. If your kitchen is cold, try placing the dough inside a turned-off oven with a bowl of hot water at the bottom to create a proofing chamber.

### 4. Can I use fresh oregano?

You can, but the profile changes. Fresh oregano has more moisture and a milder flavor. You would need to triple the amount (30 g) and chop it very finely to ensure it doesn’t create “wet spots” in the dough.

## Benefits of Consuming Oregano

- Oregano is an aromatic herb that also offers health benefits, as it is an excellent source of antioxidants that can help combat cell damage and inflammation.
- Additionally, it has been associated with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can contribute to overall well-being.

## Did You Know?

Oregano is a species native to southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region, used as a seasoning in various preparations and in making herbal teas, both fresh and dried.

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