Brie With Herbs In Bread Recipes

BRIE WITH HERBS IN BREAD

Steps:

• Cut the baguette in half lengthwise and sprinkle the cut surface of each half with the oil, wine, pepper and garlic, dividing the ingredients evenly between the two halves.
• Trim the Brie to remove any crust and cut into quarter-inch slices, preferably large and thin. Spread half the herbs on the cut surface of the bottom half of the loaf and arrange the cheese slices on top. Spread the remaining herbs on top of the Brie and place the top half of the bread loaf on top to reform the loaf. Press firmly together and roll as tightly as possible in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. (If tightly wrapped, the bread absorbs the juices better.)
• Press the loaf between two baking sheets and refrigerate with three-to-five pounds of weight (a can or jar, perhaps) on top for four to five hours before cutting in slices to serve. It can be consumed cold or lukewarm

BAKED BRIE WITH FRESH HERBS

Steps:

• Reconstitute tomato bits in hot water about 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
• In bowl of food processor combine tomato bits, basil, cheese, nuts, oil, garlic and pepper.
• Process to form a fine paste; season with salt.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Bring to room temperature before topping cheese.
• Trim top crust from Brie wheels.
• Cover top of cheese with tomato mixture, dividing equally.
• On baking sheet, bake in 375ºF oven about 5 minutes, just until cheese begins to melt.
• Transfer to serving plates and surround with croutons or crackers.
• Garnish with basil sprigs.
• Serve immediately.