Herb Buns

 by Diana

1 c lukewarm water

2 tsp sugar

2 pkgs yeast (4 ½ tsp yeast)

½ c butter, melted

3 tbsp sugar

3 tsp salt

2 eggs, lightly beaten

2 c lukewarm milk

8 ½ c flour

1 c parmesan cheese

1 tsp oregano

½ tsp margoram

¼ tsp dried basil

Melted butter

Makes 6 dozen

Measure water and add 2 tsp of sugar and stir until dissolved. Sprinkle yeast over the water and let stand for 10 minutes. Stir well.

Combine the butter, 3 tsp sugar, salt, eggs, milk and blend well. Stir in the yeast mixture. Add half of the flour, the cheese and herbs and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough that is easy to handle.

Turn out onto a floured surface and knead several minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic and bubbles appear. Put in a greased bowl, cover and let rise for 1 hour. Punch down and shape into buns. Brush the tops with melted butter. Set in a warm place and let rise for about 1 hour. Bake for 15 minutes at 400 deg F.