Garden Herb Bread

This could quite be my new favorite thing to make! I will make this for every meal for quite some time. It is also fairly easy and low maintenace. It is also made without a bread machine so you will have to hand knead it. It is DELICIOUS!

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons white sugar

2 (.25 ounce) packages instant yeast

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon dried marjoram

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried rosemary

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup butter

1 egg

1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions:

In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, salt, and herbs.

Heat milk, water, and 1/4 cup butter until very warm (120-130 degrees F); stir into dry ingredients. Stir in egg and enough remaining flour to make soft dough.

Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover; let rest on floured surface 10 minutes.

Shape into a somewhat round shape. Tuck under edges to keep it smooth on top. Place on greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubles in size, about 20 to 40 minutes.

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 to 35 minutes or until done, covering with foil during last 10 minutes of baking to prevent excess browning. Melt remaining butter; brush over loaf. Sprinkle with additional herbs, if desired. Remove from sheet; let cool on wire rack.