Italian Parmesan Bread

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Sprinkle yeast into warm water in a large mixing bowl. Let stand until dissolved. Add sugar, salt, and 1 cup of the flour, Beat well.

2. 2

   Add 3 eggs one at a time. Beat until smooth. Beat in butter. Work in finely chopped bell peppers. Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.

3. 3

   Turn out on floured board. Knead until smooth and satiny. Place in a greased bowl. Butter top of dough lightly. Cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size. Turn out on a floured board. Knead lightly.

4. 4

   Roll out into a rectangle about 10 to 16 inches. Beat remaining egg. Blend in cheeses and oregano. Spread cheese filling over dough. Roll up firmly from narrow end. Shape into a round by folding ends underneath. Place in a greased 2 quart round baking dish (preferably one with straight sides about 3 inches high, such as a soufflé or fondue dish). Cover.

5. 5

   Let rise in warm place until doubled in size. Bake in 350 degrees F oven 40 minutes, or until golden brown and loaf sounds hollow when thumped. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pan.