Cake and Bread

3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 reaspoons salt
2 packages active dry yeast
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1 egg
3 tablespoons oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup grated kefalotyri cheese
1 teaspoon mint
2 tablespoons basil
1/4 cup instant minced onion
1 tablespoon sesame seed

1. Combine i cup flour, sugar, salt and dry yeast in a large bowl.
2. Heat milk, water and shortening in a saucepan until warm (shortening will not melt completely). Add milk mixture and egg to flour mixture. Beat until smooth.
3. Mix oregano, garlic powder, cheese, mint, basil, onion, and sesame seed. Stir into dough. Gradually add more flour to form a stiff dough.
4. Turn into greased loaf pan. Cover with a towel. Let rise in a warm place until double in bulk (about 1 hour)
5. Bake at 350 F about 40 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tags: bread recipe, cheese, kefalotyri, oregano

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