Italian Parmesan Bread for 2-lb. Loaf Breadmaker

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 Tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, crushed basil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, crushed oregano
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in the breadmaker pan in order listed.
2. Choose Cycle 1 for Basic Bread, 2 pound loaf for size of bread and medium for crust color. Press Start. When done, remove bread from breadmaker and carefully remove kneading paddle from bottom of loaf.
3. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing with a bread knife.

Serves: 16