Parmesan Herb Bread recipe

1 servings

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

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.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Lightly grease one round, 2-quart casserole.

Set aside.

Stir batter down for 1/2 a minute.

Turn batter into casserole.

Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

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