Flavorful Herb Bread

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (110 to 115 )
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 1/2-3 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. stir in the sugar, butter, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder and 1 cup flour. beat until smooth. stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-6 minutes. place in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• 2 punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. shape into loaf. place in a 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.