Parmesan Herb Bread

My favorite way to jazz up a normal pasta dish is with this amazing bread!

Ingredients:
2 C warm water
1 package instant dry yeast
1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/4 C olive oil
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 C grated Parmesan cheese
6-6 1/2 C flour
1 egg white + 1 tsp water (for egg wash)

Directions:
1. Mix yeast, sugar, and salt into water.
2. Allow to rest 5 minutes.
3. Stir in 1 C flour.
4. Add oil, basil, oregano, black pepper, and cheese. Mix well.
5. Mix remaining 5-5 1/2 C flour.
6. Knead dough.
7. Cover dough and allow to rise for 30 minutes.
8. Split dough into 2 equal portions.
9. Roll each portion into a 16" long loaf.
10. Twist the loaf and place on greased baking sheet or baking stone covered in cornmeal.
11. Let rise 20 minutes longer.
12. Score the bread.
13. Beat egg whites with water.
14. Brush egg wash on bread.
15. Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes and reapply egg wash.
16. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden.
17. Cool loaves and enjoy!

Makes 2 loaves.