This fragrant herb and Parmesan loaf is the perfect bread to bake to go with lasagna, spaghetti, or soup. I used fresh oregano, chives, a little basil, and rosemary. If you must use dried herbs, use about 1 tablespoon of dried leaf herbs.
Yield: 1 large (2-pound) Loaf
Ingredients:
- 1 1/3 cups lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as a combination of basil, chives, oregano, and rosemary
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 scant teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
Preparation:
Add all ingredients to your bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
Bake on the basic cycle, medium crust.
Makes one 2-pound loaf.
