Cheese Herb Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 to 6 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. dry yeast
3/4 tsp. oregano
3/4 tsp. basil
1 c. milk
1/4 c. butter
1 c. mashed potatoes
2 eggs
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation

Combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, yeast, oregano and basil. Heat milk and butter to 120\u00b0 to 130\u00b0. Gradually add hot mixture to flour, beating 2 minutes with electric mixer. Add 1 cup flour, potatoes, eggs and cheese. Beat 2 more minutes. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
Turn dough on a floured surface and knead 8 to 10 minutes.
Shape into a ball and place in greased bowl. Cover and let rise until almost doubled. Punch dough down and divide in half. Roll into 10 to 12 inch lengths and place on greased cookie sheet. Brush with melted butter. Let rise until almost double in size. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.
Brush with melted butter.