Savory Bread Strips

• 1 pkg. active dry yeast
• 2-1/8 tbsp. sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. dried minced onion
• 2 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. rubbed sage
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cup chopped fully cooked ham
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

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

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

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3394 (may not work)