Savory Bread Strips

• 1 package (1/4 ounces) active dry yeast
• 6-1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

1. Dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; set aside. In a saucepan, combine oil, onion, basil, oregano, sage and garlic powder; cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in cold water. In a bowl, combine flour and remaining sugar. Stir in oil and yeast mixture. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 3 minutes. Place dough on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Pat dough evenly into pan. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over dough. Bake at 375u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until well browned. Cut into 2x1-in. strips.

active dry yeast, sugar, warm water, olive oil, onion, basil, oregano, sage, garlic, cold water, allpurpose, fully cooked ham, parmesan cheese, chopped ripe olives, onion, parsley, olive oil, garlic

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/savory-bread-strips/ (may not work)