Rosemary-Herb French Bread

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups bread flour
• 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

1. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Follow manufacturer's instructions for placing flour and next 8 ingredients (flour through water) into bread pan; select dough cycle, and start bread machine. Remove dough from machine (do not bake).
2. Preheat oven to 350°.
3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; rub with oil. Shape into a 12-inch long loaf. Place loaf on a baking sheet. Combine cheese, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and garlic powder; sprinkle over top of loaf. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pan; cool on a wire rack.