Italian Herb Bread I

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 cup grated romano cheese
• 6 cups bread flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 40 mins


• mix yeast, warm water, and sugar together in a large bowl. set aside for five minutes, or until mixture becomes foamy.
• stir olive oil, salt, herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, cheese, and 3 cups flour into the yeast mixture. gradually mix in the next three cups of flour. dough will be stiff.
• knead dough for 5 to 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and rubbery. place in an oiled bowl, and turn to cover the surface of the dough with oil. cover with a damp linen dish towel. allow to rise for one hour, or until the dough has doubled in size.
• punch dough down to release all the air. shape into two loaves. place loaves on a greased cookie sheet, or into two greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. allow to rise until doubled in size, about a 30 minutes.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 35 minutes. remove loaves from pan(s), and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before slicing.