Italian Herb Bread

Name: Italian Herb Bread
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast; 2 cups warm water (110*F.); 2 tablespoons white 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

Submitted by CHEF GRPA

"The winning combination of garlic, basil, oregano and onion definitely shine in this delicious herb bread that also contains a potent helping of Romano cheese."

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Ready In:: 1hr 5mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 24

ingredients

2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110*F.)
2 tablespoons white 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

directions

1. Mix yeast, warm water, and white sugar together in a large bowl. Set aside for five minutes, or until mixture becomes foamy.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Bake at 350*F. for 35 minutes. Remove loaves from pan(s), and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
My Note: I cut the recipe in half, used Parmesan cheese, and used spelt flour for half the flour. The end results were delicious. This would make excellent pizza dough. It went great with fettuccine alfredo.