Flavorful Herb Bread

• 3/4 c. warm milk
• 2 Tbsp. melted bacon fat or butter
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 pkg. active dry yeast
• 1/4 c. warm (105~ to 115~) water
• 1 egg
• 1/4 c. chopped chives
• 2 Tbsp. minced parsley
• 1 tsp. crushed oregano
• 3 1/4 c. all-purpose flour

1. Heat milk, fat, sugar and salt; cool to lukewarm.
2. Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large mixing bowl; stir until dissolved. Add milk mixture, egg, chives, parsley and oregano.
3. Stir in 2 cups flour, beating until smooth.
4. Add enough additional flour to make a stiff dough.
5. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
6. Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease dough completely.
7. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

warm milk, bacon, sugar, salt, active dry yeast, warm, egg, chives, parsley, oregano, allpurpose

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=800445 (may not work)