Italian Parmesan Bread

Italian Parmesan Bread:

2 cups warm water

2 tbsp yeast

1/2 cup oil

2 eggs

2 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp onion flakes OR 2 tsp onion powder

2 tsp salt

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

5 cups flour ( all white flour OR 4 cups white plus 1 cup whole wheat)

1 cup Parmesan cheese

Combine warm water and yeast in a mixing bowl, stirring until dissolved. Whisk in the next 7 ingredients plus 2 cups of flour. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well. Gradually add remaining flour to make a soft dough. If dough is still too sticky you may want to add another 1/2 cup flour or so. Knead until smooth and elastic. Place into a large greased bowl, turn to grease sides. Cover, and let rise for until dough is doubled-this could take up to an hour. Shape into 3 loaves. Let rise again until doubled. Bake @ 350 for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

My mom often made this bread when I was growing up. It smells incredible as it is baking. Tastes great fresh with any pasta dish or soup. Also makes a delicious cheese toast.

This dough also works great to make homemade sub buns.