This bread is delicious, my family - even my kids - just love this bread! I agree with the others who have recommended reducing the yeast to one packet or 2 tsp. I think I read the recipe wrong the first time and added less yeast than written and it came out fine; second and third time I read it correctly and had a huge rise then deep collapse, which resulted in tasty but very oddly shaped bread. I use fresh herbs out of my garden, chopped in the mini food processor. I usually do 1TB rosemary, 1TB thyme, 2 tsp oregano, 2 tsp basil. The choice of herbs can easily be changed to suit your meal, as long as the total amount of fresh herbs comes to 3TB+1tsp.

I adapted the recipe for the oven. I followed the recipe as written, then allowed it to rise in a well oiled bowl until doubled in size. I punched it down and divided into 3 portions, making a "rope" from each. Pinching the ends together, I braided the "ropes", tucking the pinched ends underneath. Let rise again until doubled, applied egg wash and baked at 350 on a preheated pizza stone. I also sprayed water on the sides of the oven at the beginning and about halfway thru to add moisture to the air. If you look at "other photos" you can see the result. Wonderful aroma, wonderful taste.

This bread machine recipe is a great one! Here are the few changes that I made: I used olive oil (2 T.) instead of butter, increased the Parmesan to 5 T., & used only 2 tsp. of yeast - perfect...moist and delicious! (Oh, and I just used the powdered-type Parmesan that you would use on pasta or pizza).

MMMM! Eating a warm slice of this right now.... Perfect as is, but my personal little changes would include adding a little more parmesan and a little garlic powder. Also, I have a small bread machine so this load was too big (it stuck to the top of my bread machine!). I'll make a smaller one next time... Also, could add some chunks of cheese too. This tastes just like the "Subway Italian Herb and Cheese" bread... Very good. Nice to change up from a plain white loaf. Will make again for sure!

I made this for a bake sale and had orders for 2 more loaves.

Wonderful! I've been making this recipe for over a year with the following modifications: I use fresh milk, and either reduce water by that amount or add a little extra flour. I reduce yeast to 2 tsp so my loaf isn't HUGE. I replace butter with olive oil, use 1/4 cup parm. cheese, 3 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1 tsp garlic powder. I serve with olive oil, parm. cheese, and black pepper.

I made this as written, in the bread machine. Turned out well, although top did cave in a little. Could've been my fault bc i messed up hte timer function and it was ready earlier than i expected. very flavorful, and served as toast with eggs today.

The Best, the best! Made it just as recipe stated. Wouldn't change a thing.

I love this herb bread and I also love experimenting with different herbs!

I really liked this recipe, the bread came out really flavorful and soft. I have a small dinner for two bread maker, so I had to adjust the ingredients accordingly. Also, I didn't use bread flour, but regular white flour.

good bread, you can put it with almost anything. you can also add a tablespoon of fresh pesto.

I really like the taste of this bread, the herbs are great! But...it was super sticky and wet! I will definitely decrease the amount of water next time I try to shape and bake in the oven. Maybe it would be okay baked in the bread machine as is, without decreasing the water? I think I will definitely try both ways. Thanks for the great recipe!

This is the best bread I've ever tasted. I made it as listed, though I didn't have any Marjoram and I just omitted it. Absolutely delicious!!!

This recipe is AWESOME. Made it in the bread maker and hubby and Grandma in Law couldn't stay out of the kitchen for waiting to see how much longer was left. Is a bit on the strong side for those that don't like the robust flavors of all the spices. I would advise adding a tablespoon of garlic powder to your dry mix and some minced during the add in cycle of the bread maker. (We like garlic) Would make great cheesy bread toasted in the oven or broiler. I have found that I only like this toasted with butter, something about it untoasted doesn't do it for us. I got this from the recipe book. Yum :)

This bread was sooooooooo good; I think next time I will add some garlic too it. The bread tastes like pizza!! Yummilicious for sure!!:)

Using the advice of others, I did use less yeast as I set mine on a timer, so I used 1 packet that = 2 1/4 tsp. It came out fine!!