| Parmesan Herb Bread
| Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
"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." INGREDIENTS: | 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 tablespoons margarine, softened 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano 2 tablespoons white sugar 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry | yeast 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese | DIRECTIONS: | 1. | 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. | | 2. | Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one round, 2-quart casserole. Set aside. | | 3. | Stir batter down for 1/2 a minute. Turn batter into casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. | | 4. | Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes. | |
