Parmesan Oregano Bread Recipe 25

PARMESAN OREGANO BREAD (AKA PIZZA BREAD)

Steps:

• Dissolve the yeast in the milk; Add salt, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon oregano, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
• Add flour a little at a time; When dough is manageable, turn out dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
• Place in bowl lightly oiled with olive oil; Rise for 1 hour in dark, warm place until dough has doubled.
• Knead dough for 2-4 minutes; Divide dough into 20 equal pieces, roll each piece into a ball; Butter large loaf pan and place 14 of the balls on the bottom in 2 rows, 7 in each row; Brush with olive oil; Place remaining 6 balls down the middle on top of the other 14; Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon oregano and 2 tablespoons parmesan.
• Cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
• Bake for 35-40 minutes at 400 degrees.
• The balls will produce a beautiful,"mountainous" surface on the bread- a real conversation piece!

FABULOUS OREGANO BREAD (OR PIZZA DOUGH)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in order in your bread machine using the regular bread cycle.
• If you want pizza dough, use the"dough" setting and roll out flat on a floured surface.
• Preheat your oven to 400.
• Spray your cooking pan with Pam.
• You can also sprinkle a little cornmeal on the pan if you wish.
• Lay dough out on your pan and cover with cling film OR apply a little extra olive oil over the surface of the dough.
• Let rise for 1/2 hour.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes.
• Remove from oven, apply toppings and continue baking until toppings are done.
• If you wish to make a freeform loaf: Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Form loaf on a prepared baking sheet, cover with cling and let rise until doubled.
• Bake until golden brown and sounds hollow when thumped (about 30 minutes).
• Remove to a cooling rack and lightly coat with butter while still hot for a tender crust.

PARMESAN-OREGANO BREAD RECIPE - (2/5)

Steps:

• Pour the water and melted butter into the bread pan. Add the flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast. Select the basic bread cycle for a 2 pounds loaf. The baking time should be about 50 minutes.