Italian Parmesan Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• Butter, melted

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Add 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup butter, egg, sugar, salt and seasonings.
3. Beat at low speed until mixed, about 30 seconds; increase speed to medium and continue beating for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in remaining flour and 1/3 cup cheese; beat until smooth.
5. Cover bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
6. Stir batter 25 strokes.
7. Spread batter into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole; brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
8. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
9. Bake at 350° about 35 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Cool on wire rack 10 minutes before removing from the casserole.