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Herb Monkey Bread (State Fair Winner)

Ingredients Needed: 3-3 1/2 cups flour, divided 2T sugar 2T grated parmesan cheese 1 pkt Fielschmann's Yeast (dry) 1Tdried parsley flakes 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dried thyme leaves 1/2 tsp dried dill weed 1/2 tsp dried rosemary leaves 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 2T butter 1 egg, beaten 1/3 cup butter

Directions: 1. Grease 12 cup fluted tube pan or 2 1/2 quart ring mold. Set aside in large mixing bowl, blend 1 1/2 cups of flour, sugar, parmesan cheese, yeast, parsley, salt, thyme, basil, dill weed and rosemary. 2. In same sauce pan, heat water, milk and 2T butter until very warm (120-130 degrees). Add this mixture and a beaten egg to dry ingredients. 3. Blend on low speed of electric mixer until moistened. Stir in remaining flour by hand. Knead dough on floured surface until sooth, about 3-5 minutes. 4. Roll dough into 15x12 inch rectangle. Using pastry wheel or sharp knife, cut dough into diamond shaped pieces by cutting into 1 1/2 strips diagonally across dough. Melt 1/3 cup butter and use to dip the cut places of dough before placing it in pan, over-lap pieces evenly in pan (to create a 'tear apart' bread post baking). 5. Cover and let rise until double in size. Bake in 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

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