HERB BREAD LOAVES

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (40 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups whole wheat flour
5 to 5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 small onion, minced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
Milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, salt, herbs, onion, oil and water. Beat with an electric mixer on low until moistened, then beat for 3 minutes at medium. By hand, stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a stiff dough. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and allow to rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Shape into two balls and place in two greased 2-qt. casseroles. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. Brush tops with milk and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes. Remove from casseroles to cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 0 fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.