Parmesan Herb Bread

This bread is excellent when sliced, topped with shredded Mozzarella cheese and a layer of sliced pepperoni, and baked in the oven until the cheese melts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 131 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
• 1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes.

Step 2

Sprinkle yeast over water in large bowl. Let stand a few minutes, then stir and dissolve yeast. Add sugar, salt, margarine, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, oregano and 3 cups of the flour. Beat at slow speed for 2 minutes. Beat in rest of flour; cover the bowl with a sheet of wax paper and a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place 45 minutes, or until doubled in volume.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one round, 2-quart casserole. Set aside.

Step 4

Stir batter down for 1/2 a minute. Turn batter into casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.