HERB AND CHEESE BREAD

NOTE: Baking, especially bread is my passion.The freshly baked bread with its lingering aroma is my eternal favourite. Given here is a wonderful bread baked by me.Very easy to make this can be had with a bowl of hot soup for dinner. Try baking this and give me your feedback!!

U need: ( for 1 loaf)
Maida: 1 cup
Dry yeast: 1&1/2 tsp
Warm water to knead.
Dried basil: 1 tsp
Dried oregano: 1/2 tsp
Dried chilli flakes: 2 tsp
Green chilli paste: 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Sugar: 1/2 tsp
Grated cheese: 2 tablsp
Olive oil: 2 tsp

Method:
For topping:
1.Mix together grated cheese, 1 tsp chilli flakes,pinch salt together.
2. In a small bowl put 1/2 cup warm water,sugar and the yeast.Let the yeast rise and a forth is formed.
3.In a big bowl add the maida,salt,1 tsp chilli flakes,basil, dried oregano ,green chilli paste  and mix well. Now add the well risen yeast mix and gently mix well.Using a little water knead to a smooth and pliable dough.Add the olive oil and knead further(7 mins). Keep the dough in the bowl,cover with a cling wrap and let it rise ( 1&1/2 to 2 hrs).
4.Once the dough is well risen,remove the cling film and gently press the dough.Shape to an oblong  and put it in a well greased(with olive oil) bread tin. Spread the topping over the dough pressing the cheese gently. Cover with the cling wrap and let it rest for further 1 hr.
5.Remove the cling wrap.Bake the bread in a pre-heated oven at 200 degree C for 20mins.
6. Take out the tin,drizzle with 1 tsp olive oil and further bake for another 10 mins or till the top is lightly browned and a wonderful aroma comes.
7. Rest the bread for 20 to 25 mins till it is lightly warm.Slice and serve with a hot nourishing soup of your choice.
Bonn!!!!Appetite!!!!!!