Source: Bethany
Makes two loaves

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 1/2 tbsp yeast
4 tsp melted butter or oil
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tsp dried basil leaves
2 tbsp thyme
1 tbsp minced garlic
4 cups all purpose unbleached flour
1 egg white, for glaze

1. Combine warm water and yeast.  Mix until dissolved.  Let sit for a few minutes.

2. Combine all ingredients except egg white.  Mix well.

3. Knead dough 10 minutes on lightly floured surface.  Cover and let rise in warm place for 1 hour.  Punch down, let rise for 1 hour again.  Punch down again.

4. Preheat oven to 350° F

5. Shape dough into loaves, slice top (see picture.  It just makes it look pretty), and let it rise for 15 minutes. 

6. Bake for 20 minutes.  Remove and glaze top with egg white.  Bake 10 minutes more.

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