Jim'S Herbed Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. unbleached white flour
1/2 c. corn meal
1/4 c. warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast RapidRise type
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 c. low-fat or nonfat sour cream, mixed with 1/4 c. hot water (or substitute 1/2 c. plain yogurt for sour cream)
2 beaten eggs (better with an egg substitute)
1 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. cardamom
2 Tbsp. shortening

Preparation

Stir yeast into warm water.
Combine sour cream mix with brown sugar, margarine and spices.
Blend yeast mixture and sour cream mixture without allowing to cool.
Add 1/2 cup corn meal and one cup of the flour and blend together well.
Add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until well blended.
Knead dough vigorously for 5 minutes.
Roll the dough around in a lightly greased bowl; cover and let stand, away from drafts, until double in bulk.
Punch down and allow dough to relax for a couple minutes.
Shape into a round loaf and place into a greased round glass pie tin.
Cover with an inverted bowl and allow to double in bulk.
Place in a preheated 400\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Enjoy!