Italian parmesan bread

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packActive dry yeast
1cupWarm water
3cupsAll-purpose flour --
Divided
¼cupButter or margarine --
Softened
1eachEgg -- beaten
2tablespoonsSugar
1teaspoonSalt
teaspoonOnion flakes -- dehydrated
Minced
½teaspoonItalian seasoning
½teaspoonGarlic salt
½cupParmesan cheese -- grated
And divided
¼cupButter or margarine --
Melted

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 2 cups flour, ¼ cup butter, egg, sugar, salt and seasonings. Beat at low speed until mixed, about 30 seconds; increase speed to med. and continue beating for 2 min. Stir in remaining flour and ⅓ cup cheese; beat until smooth. Cover bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hr. Stir batter 25 strokes. Spread batter into a greased 1½ qt. casserole; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 min. bake at 350 deg. about 35 min. or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack 10 min. before removing from the pan. Yield: l loaf.

Recipe By : Country Woman