Herbed Oatmeal Pan Bread

Ingredients

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

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• oven
• mixing bowl
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in oats, and remove from heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons butter, and let mixture cool to 12
2. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large mixing bowl; add oat mixture and egg, and beat at low speed with an electric mixer until blended. Beat at medium speed 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
3. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes). Cover and let rest 15 minutes.
4. Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Press dough into a greased 13- x 9-inch pan.
5. Cut diagonal lines 1 1/2 inches apart, cutting completely through dough. Rotate pan, and repeat procedure in opposite direction forming diamonds.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
7. Combine cheese and next 3 ingredients; set aside.
8. Drizzle dough with 4 tablespoons melted butter.
9. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes; brush with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, and sprinkle with cheese mixture.
10. Bake 10 more minutes or until golden brown.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature.