Herbed Oat Pan Bread

Ingredients

• 0.5 ounce yeast dry
• 6 tablespoons butter divided melted
• 0.5 teaspoon basil dried
• 1  eggs 
• 3.8 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.3 teaspoon oregano dried
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese grated
• 1 cup oats 
• 2 teaspoons salt 
• 0.3 cup sugar 
• 2 cups water boiling

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. In a small bowl, pour boiling water over cereal.
2. Add butter.
3. Let stand until mixture cools to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally.
4. In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Beat in oat mixture until moistened.
5. Add egg. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
6. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
7. Punch dough down. Press dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
8. Brush with 4 tablespoons melted butter.
9. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
10. Brush with remaining butter.
11. Combine the cheese, basil, garlic powder and oregano; sprinkle over bread.
12. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown.