Garlic Herb Pepperoni Bread (bread Machine)

Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup water, warm or room temp
• 1/4 cup light olive oil
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2-1 tablespoon minced dried onion
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup pepperoni slice, chopped
• 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Recipe

• 1 place the ingredients in the bread machine pan in the order listed or as recommended by your machine's manufacturer.
• 2 you can adjust the garlic and onion to your preference.
• 3 don't let the salt touch the yeast.
• 4 at this point you can either select bread and press start to complete in the bread machine, or use the dough setting and finish in the oven.
• 5 i prefer the oven method as it seems to result in a higher loaf with better texture.
• 6 directions for oven method: select dough cycle and press start.
• 7 when complete, turn the dough out onto a floured surface and punch down.
• 8 flatten out into a rectangle, patting to get out bubbles.
• 9 roll tightly into a log, turn seam side down, and tuck the ends under.
• 10 place into a loaf pan that has been lightly greased with olive oil, loosely cover with plastic wrap sprayed with nonstick spray, and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled.
• 11 bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until done (if the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped, it's done).
• 12 immediately remove from loaf pan and cool on a wire rack at least 10-15 minutes before slicing.