Round Herb Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 1/4 cups warm milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon sesame seed
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Grease a 2 quart casserole.
2. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand a few minutes.
3. Add milk, oil, egg, sugar and salt, mixing well.
4. Gradually add flour.
5. Knead briefly on a lightly floured board. Let rise until doubled in bulk.
6. Punch down dough. Pinch off walnut size balls of dough; dip into melted butter. Place in one layer in casserole.
7. Mix cheese, sesame seed, garlic salt and paprika. Sprinkle one-half of this mixture over the layer of dough.
8. Proceed in the same manner with the remaining dough; pour remaining butter over dough; sprinkle with the remaining herb mixture.
9. Let rise until almost doubled.
10. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes in an ovenproof glass casserole with a rounded bottom.
11. Cool in casserole for 5 to 10 minutes.
12. Serve warm.