BASIL PARMESAN BREAD

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The combination of basil, Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes gives this hearty bread a flavor that will take you right to Tuscany! -Sherry Hulsman, Elkton, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
5 to 6 cups bread flour
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, sugar, oil, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in cheese, tomatoes, basil, pepper sauce and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch down dough. Divide in half and shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375°., Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.