Herb Bread

By Nancy Baum

Ingredients:
2 pkgs dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1/4 sugar
1/4 cup shortening
2 tsp salt
1 cup scalded milk
4-5 cups flour
2 eggs
1/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp oregano
1/ tsp nutmeg

Directions:
Soften 2 pkgs dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Measure 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 shortneing, & 2 tsp salt into lg mixing well. Add scalded milk & cool to lukewarm. Add 2 c flour & mix well. Stir in softened yeast & 2 eggs. Add basil, thyme, oregano and nutmeg. Mix well. Add 2-3 cups flour- just enough to handle & knead 5 min. Grease top & place in a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth & let rise 1-2 hours. Punch down & divid into 2 balls. Cover and let rest 10 min. Shape into loaves and place in greased loaf pans. Let rise for 1 hour. bake at 350 for 25-30 min.

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breads Servings: 12