Garlic Herb Bread

Ingredients:
5 cloves minced garlic
1 T olive oil
1 ounce instant yeast
1 pint lukewarm water
1 egg white
1 ounce butter, room temperature
1 ounce granulated sugar
2 T salt
4 teaspoons dried oregano
4 teaspoons dried basil
2 pounds plus 2 ounces bread flour [or half wheat flour and half white flour)

Preparing the dough:
Saute the garlic until soft but not brown.

Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm water in a mixing bowl. Once it's bubbly and no longer grainy, stir in egg white, butter, sugar, salt, oregano, basil, softened garlic and the flour.

Using a dough hook on medium speed, knead the dough until it's fairly stiff and smooth. Place dough in an oiled bowl, turn to coat both sides and cover. Let rise for one hour.

Punch down the dough. Divide into 3 equal pieces, about 1 pound each. Shape into a round.

Place loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment, seam side down. Brush with some olive oil. Let rise at room temperature until double in volume.

Bake at 375 degrees F for about 30 minutes.