Herb Batter Bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast , .25 ounce
• 1.25 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 3 teaspoons dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons dried rosemary
• 0.25 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon margarine , melted

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine 2 cups flour, salt, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Stir in the water, shortening, parsley, rosemary, and thyme. Use an electric mixer to beat on low speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Turn mixer to medium, and beat for an additional 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in remaining 1 cup flour; mix until smooth. Scrape batter from sides of bowl. Cover, and let rise in warm place for 35 to 40 minutes.

2. 2

   Grease a 9x5 loaf pan. Stir down batter by beating about 25 strokes. Scrape batter into greased pan; pat down with floured hands. Cover pan. Let dough rise in warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Do not allow dough to over-rise.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. 4

   Bake in preheated oven until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom, 40 to 45 minutes. Brush top with margarine. Remove from pan, and cool on wire rack.