Cookbook:Herb Bubble Bread

Herb bubble bread is nice type of bread that is a good accompaniment to any meal. This recipe is for use with a bread machine.

Dough

 * 4 ounces water
 * 4 ounces milk
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 standard egg, beaten
 * 2 tablespoons softened butter or margarine
 * 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
 * 2 ½ cups bread flour
 * 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

Herb mixture

 * ¼ cup butter or margarine
 * 1 teaspoon paprika
 * ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * ½ teaspoon garlic powder
 * ½ teaspoon dried minced onion
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground savory

Special equipment

 * Bread machine
 * Loaf pan

Procedure

 * 1) Measure all ingredients for the dough into the bread pan. Set your bread machine to the dough setting.
 * 2) Remove dough after it's finished mixing in the bread machine.
 * 3) In a small bowl, combine the herb mixture in the order listed.
 * 4) Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
 * 5) Divide the dough into 12–16 equal parts and shape into balls.
 * 6) Roll each ball into the herb mixture and arrange in greased loaf pan.
 * 7) Cover with a cloth and let rise in a draft-free place until doubled (about 30 minutes).
 * 8) Bake for 25–30 minutes or until brown.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * All ingredients should be at room temperature (70–80°F/21–27°C).
 * Cooking times may vary between various models of ovens.
 * This dough can also be made into 12–16 rolls/buns, 6–8 mini loaves, or 1 regular sized loaf of bread.
 * To cut the cooking time in half, preheat oven to 400°C. Then bake for 15 minutes and your rolls/buns or mini loaves will come out golden brown. You might want to cook it slightly longer for a regular size loaf of this bread.
 * You can use all-purpose flour if you don't happen to have bread flour.