Country Fair Herb Hearth Bread

Makes 2 loaves

4 to 4-1 / 2 cups whole wheat flour

1 / 2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 / 2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

2 envelopes FLEISCHMANN’S RapidRise Yeast

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

1 / 2 teaspoon ground sage

1 / 2 teaspoon dried rosemary

1 / 2 teaspoon dried thyme

2 cups very warm water (120o to 130oF)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 egg white, beaten

Sesame seed

Directions
In a large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, cheese, parsley, undissolved yeast, salt, sugar and herbs. Gradually add water and olive oil. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Divide dough in half; shape each into 5-inch smooth ball. Place on 2 greased baking sheets. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Brush with egg white; sprinkle with sesame seed. Bake at 375oF for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Remove from sheets; cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Information
Per Serving:
Serving size: 1 slice (1 / 24 of recipe)
Serving weight: 1.8 ounces (48 grams)
Calories 100; Total fat 2 g; Saturated fat 0.5 g;
Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 330 mg; Carbohydrates 17 g;
Dietary fiber 3 g (1.7 g/oz); Sugars 1 g; Protein 4 g