Savory Cheese Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 tsp. basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
• 1/2 to 1 tsp. lemon pepper (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 large loaf unsliced French bread
• 8 oz. yellow cheese (Cheddar, Colby)
• 8 oz. white cheese (Monterey Jack is good)
• 3/4 c. warm (not hot) water (110~ to 115~)
• 1 pkg. active dry yeast
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 1/4 c. sifted Gold Medal flour
• 1 egg
• 1/4 c. soft shortening or butter