Herb Bread

Name: Herb Bread
Ingredients: 3 1/2 c. flour, divided; 1 tsp. salt; 1/3 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 2 pkg. RapidRise yeast; 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Tbsp. parsley; 1/2 tsp. sweet basil leaves; 1 tsp. ground thyme; 1/2 tsp. dill weed; 1/2 tsp. rosemary; 1 c. water; 6 Tbsp. margarine; 1 egg, room temperature and divided

14 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

3 1/2 c. flour, divided
1 tsp. salt
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 pkg. RapidRise yeast
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 Tbsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. sweet basil leaves
1 tsp. ground thyme
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. rosemary
1 c. water
6 Tbsp. margarine
1 egg, room temperature and divided

Directions

1

Set aside 1 cup flour; combine 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, yeast, cheese and herbs.
2

Heat water and 4 tablespoons margarine until hot to touch, 125°.
3

Stir into dry mixture.
4

Stir in egg and only enough reserved flour to make soft dough.
5

Knead until smooth on lightly floured surface, about 4 minutes.
6

Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
7

Roll into 12-inch square on floured surface.
8

Brush with 2 tablespoons melted margarine.
9

Cut in 25 squares; overlap square margarine side down in greased 12 cup tube pan.
10

Cover; rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
11

Bake at 375° for 20 to 25 minutes, or until done.
12

Remove to wire rack.
13

Serve warm.