Shallot Sage Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a skillet melt the 1 tbsp butter,cook shallots 2-3 minutes or until translucent.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   In a large mixing bowl,stir together 2 cups of the flour,yeast and sage,set aside.
4. 4
   Heat and stir water,butter,sugar and salt just until warm (120-130) and butter almost melts.
5. 5
   Add shallots and water mixture to flour mixture.
6. 6
   Beat with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds,scraping bowl.
7. 7
   Beat on high speed 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Stir in as much of the remaning flour as you can.
9. 9
   Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface.
10. 10
    Knead in enough of the remaning flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic.
11. 11
    Shape into a ball.
12. 12
    Place dough in a lightly greased bowl,turning once.
13. 13
    Cover and let rise in warm place until double,about 1 hour.
14. 14
    Punch dough down.
15. 15
    Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
16. 16
    Divide in half.
17. 17
    Cover,let rest 10 minutes.
18. 18
    Grease 2 baking sheets,set adide.
19. 19
    Shape each half of the dough into a 6 inch round loaf,tucking edged beneath.
20. 20
    With a sharp knife make 3 wvwnly spaced 3 inch cuts toward center of rounds.
21. 21
    Place rounds on prepared baking sheets.
22. 22
    Cover and let rise in warm place until nearly double,30-40 minutes.
23. 23
    Bake in 375 oven 40 minutes.
24. 24
    Remove from pans and cool on racks.