Herb Parmesan Bread

I found this recipe that I made before we moved. We had it when we had the missionaries over to go along with our venison stew.

2 c. warm water (105-115F)
1 pkg dry yeast
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. soft butter or margarine
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano leaves
4 1/4 cups sifted flour

1. If possible, check temperature of warm water with thermometer. Sprinkle yeast over water in a large mixer bowl. let stand a few minutes; stir to dissolve yeast.

2. Add sugar, salt, butter, 1/2 cup cheese, oregano, and 3 cups flour. Beat, at low speed, until blended. At medium speed, beat until smooth-2 minutes. Scrape down bowl and beaters.

3. With wooden spoon, gradually beat in rest of flour. Cover with waxed paper and towel.

4. let rise in warm place (85F), free from drafts about 45-??? 

5. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375F lightly grease a 1 1/2 qt casserole; set aside.

6. With wooden spoon, stir down batter. Beat vigorously 1/2 minute or about 25 strokes. Turn into casserole. Sprinkle top os batter evenly with 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese.

7. Bake 55 minutes, or until nicely browned. Turn out onto wire rack. let cool, or serve slightly warm, in wedges.


It was ok. I don't think any of use were super impressed with the recipe. I didn't even take a picture of the bread.