*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Dilly Parmesan Bread

Recipe By     : Taste of Home, June/July, 1997
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Taste Of Home

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      packages      active dry yeast
   2      cups          warm water(110 to 115 degrees)
   4      cups          all-purpose flour (4-4 1/2 cups)
     1/2  cup           Parmesan cheese -- grated
   2      tablespoons   sugar
   2      tablespoons   dill weed
   2      tablespoons   butter or margarine -- softened
   2      teaspoons     salt
                        Topping:
   2      tablespoons   Parmesan cheese -- grated
   1      teaspoon      butter or margarine -- melted

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.  Add 3 cups of flour, Parmesan
cheese, sugar , dill , butter, and salt; beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
 Gradually beat in remaining flour (do not knead). Place in a greased bowl;
turn once to grease top.  Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled,
about 45 minutes.  Stir batter down and beat 25 strokes with a spoon.  Place
in a greased 9-in. springform pan (do not allow to rise). Sprinkle with
Parmesan cheese.  Bake at 375 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until golden
brown.  Brush with butter.  Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.  Yield:
1 loaf.

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NOTES : Submitted by Marian Bell, Cedar Grove, New Jersey