0.5 teaspoon penzey's southwest seasoning dried italian
0.7 cup parmesan cheese divided grated
0.5 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup water
1 envelope rapid-rise yeast
Equipment
sauce pan
oven
mixing bowl
wire rack
baking pan
hand mixer
aluminum foil
Directions
Heat 1 cup water and 1/4 cup butter in a small saucepan until butter melts. Cool to 120 to 13
Combine 2 cups flour and next 6 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add liquid mixture to flour mixture, beating at high speed with an electric mixer 1 minute.
Add egg, and beat at medium speed 2 minutes. Gradually stir in 1/3 cup cheese and remaining 1 cup flour.
Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
Place dough in a greased 2-quart round baking dish.
Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup cheese. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 45 minutes (bread will not double in bulk).
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until golden. Cool in dish 10 minutes.
Remove to a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Note: Parmesan Bread may be frozen up to 1 month. Thaw, wrapped in aluminum foil, at room temperature; bake at 350 for 25 minutes just before serving.