Italian Herb Bread for the Breadmaker

My husband, formerly a rye bread only man, loves this for his sandwiches. When cubed and toasted this bread makes fabulous croutons as well.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Yields: 2 lb. loaf

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄4 cup  nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2  tablespoons  granulted sugar
• 2  tablespoons shortening
• 3  cups bread flour
• 1 1⁄4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1⁄3 cup  snipped fresh parsley
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons dried dill
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Directions

1. Measure ingredients into baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Put pan into the oven chamber.
3. Select Basic Cycle.