Italian Herb Bread for the Breadmaker

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 180 Minutes

Ready In: 195 Minutes

Servings: 8

My husband, formerly a rye bread only man, loves this for his sandwiches. When cubed and toasted this bread makes fabulous croutons as well.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups water

1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons granulted sugar

2 tablespoons shortening

3 cups bread flour

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour

1/3 cup snipped fresh parsley

1 1/4 teaspoons dried basil

1 1/4 teaspoons dried dill

1 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme

1 1/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Directions:

1. Measure ingredients into baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Put pan into the oven chamber.
3. Select Basic Cycle.