Flavorful Herb Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. warm milk
2 Tbsp. melted bacon fat or butter
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm (105~ to 115~) water
1 egg
1/4 c. chopped chives
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 tsp. crushed oregano
3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour

Preparation

Heat milk, fat, sugar and salt; cool to lukewarm.
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large mixing bowl; stir until dissolved. Add milk mixture, egg, chives, parsley and oregano.
Stir in 2 cups flour, beating until smooth.
Add enough additional flour to make a stiff dough.
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease dough completely.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 to 1 1/4 hours.