Herb and Cheese Bread

I made this receipe using my Kitchenaid Mixer. Once I tried a regular white bread from scratch, it was fun to add different ingredients. This bread recipe is really yummy!

Ingredients
yield 2 loafs

2 pkg active dry yeast
2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup warm water

4 1/2 cups flour cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp fresh chopped basil or 1 tsp dry basil
2 tsps fresh chopped oregano or 1/2 tsp dry oregano
2 tsp fresh chopped thyme or 1/2 tsp dry thyme
1 tsp fresh minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion soup mix
1/2 cup cheddar cheese

3/4 cup cold water


Directions
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.

Place flour, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, salt, in bowl. Attach spiral dough hook and mix 30 seconds on speed 2. Stop & scrape bowl.

Continue on speed 2 and slowly add yest mixture & cold water, mixing for 30 seconds. If dough is still sticky, add an additional 1/2 cup flour. Knead on speed 2 for 3 minutes.

Place dough in greased bowl, cover and let rise in warm place for 1.5 to 2 hours (or until doubled in size).

Punch down dough to remove all air bubbles. Shape dough into long loaf and place onto greased baking sheet or loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1 to 1.5 hours.

Bake at 375 F for 30-40 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.