Shelly's Recipe

HERB PARMESAN BRAIDED BREAD

Category: Bread

1 loaf frozen bread dough
2 tbsp butter, divided
1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 tsp EACH crushed basil, oregano and thyme

Brush the frozen loaf with 1 tbsp butter. Cover; thaw at room temperature 2-3 hours or in refrigerator 6-10 hours. Sprinkle loaf with 1/3 cup cheese; knead until well blended. Cut dough into thirds.

On lightly floured surface roll each third in a 25 inch rope. Braid ropes together; pinch ends to seal and place on a baking sheet. Brush with remaining 1 tbsp butter; sprinkle with remaining cheese and herbs.

Let rise in a warm draft free place (you can turn oven on warm then turn it off and let it rise in there) 35-45 minutes until doubled. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes or until golden and done. Remove to rack to cool.