Parmesan Herb Bread

Total Time

1 Hour 55 Minutes

Servings

20

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm water (40°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 plain flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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 greaseproof paper and a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place 45 minutes, or until doubled in volume.
2. Preheat oven to 175°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 175°C for 55 minutes.