Italian Herb Bread

This is a top of the line, family favorite! We don't make it often because when we do we can't stop eating it.  Dip it in Balsamic vinegar and be ready to be dazzled!

Italian Herb Bread

1c + 2T water
2 T butter or margarine softened (use 1 Tbs of olive oil for a more rustic flavor)
3 c bread flour
.5 tsp dried sage or 2 tsp chopped fresh sage leaves
1 tsp dried basil or 1 T chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tsp dried oregano or 1 T chopped fresh oregano leaves
.5 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
3 T dry milk
2 T sugar
1 tsp salt
1.5 tsp yeast

*If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, then substitute 1/2 tsp dried sage and thyme, and 1 tsp dried basil and oregano.

Place ingredients in bread machine pan as recommended by manufacturer (mine has you put in all wet ingredients first, then dry, and yeast last).

For rolls select the dough cycle, remove from pan when cycle finishes. Form into balls of the desired size (I make 12 rolls with this recipe). Cover and let rise in a warm place for an hour or until about double in size. Bake at 400 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. Watch that they don't get too brown. Butter tops.