Parmesan Herb Bread

This originally came from one of my aunts years and years ago. My mom and I thought we'd lost it, but hoo-ray, we found it today!! Now we won't ever lose it again! (cook time includes rising time)

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 4  cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon  onion salt
• 1  teaspoon  celery salt
• 1  tablespoon oregano leaves, dried and crushed
• 1 (1/4ounce) envelope fast rise yeast
• 1  cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup  golden flavour Crisco shortening
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1  tablespoon  golden flavour Crisco shortening
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Set aside 1 cup of flour. Mix remaining flour, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, sugar, onion salt, celery salt, oregano, and yeast.
2. Combine water, milk, and 1/3 cup shortening in a saucepan and heat just until boiling. Stir into dry ingredients.
3. Add egg and mix in enough of the reserved flour to make a stiff dough.
4. Divide between 2 greased 1-quart (1 liter) loaf pans. Cover and let rise in warm place until almost double -- about 30 minutes.
5. Brush loaves with 1 tablespoons melted shortening and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
6. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes.