PARMESAN OREGANO BREAD (AKA PIZZA BREAD)

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The directions fill a loaf pan with balls, for a special presentation. This can also be shaped into s standard loaf or a round loaf. Posting this in response to a request. I have not yet tried it, but I will! Times are estimates.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
1 1/4 cups lukewarm milk
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon oregano, dried
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
3 -3 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese

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!

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