1 1/4 cup water
2 tbsp canola or olive oil
1 tbsp sugar
1 egg
3 1/2 cups bread flour
1/4 cup ground flax seed (optional – if used cut bread flour by equal amount)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp dried parsley
2 tsp dried onion flakes
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp active dry yeast

DIRECTIONS:
Place all liquid ingredients in the breadmaker, next place all dry ingredients in except the yeast, make a well in the top of the dry ingredients and add the yeast. Select the dough cycle and start the breadmaker (this cycle takes approx 1 hour and 30 minutes. When the dough cycle has completed turn the dough out onto floured countertop and punch down. Shape into two loaves of bread, place on greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal and let rise until about doubled. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.

BAKE IN BREADMAKER OPTION:
If desired you may also bake this in the breadmaker. Use the French bread cycle and your preference of either light, medium or dark crust. From start to finished will be approx 3 - 4 hours depending on your breadmaker and the settings you choose.

This is a great bread to serve with lasagna, spaghetti or any type of Italian meal.

Enjoy!

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