Italian Herb Bread I
Ingredients:
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2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
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2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 tablespoon dried basil
Directions:
- Mix yeast, warm water, and white sugar together in a large bowl.Set aside for five minutes, or until mixture becomes foamy.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes.Remove loaves from pan(s), and let cool on wire racks for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
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