HERB PARMESAN BREAD WREATH

1 loaf of frozen bread dough

2 tablespoons of melted butter or margarine, divided

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese, divided

3/4 teaspoon of crushed basil, or oregano or thyme

Brush frozen loaf with 1 tablespoon butter. Cover; thaw at room temperature 2 or 3

hours or in refrigerator 6 to 10 hours. Sprinkle loaf with 1/3 cup cheese; knead until well

blended. Cut dough into thirds. On lightly floured surface roll each third in a 25 inch

rope. Braid ropes together. Invert a custard cup or small jar on greased baking sheet;

grease cup or jar. Shape braid into wreath around cup or jar; pinch ends together to seal.

Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon butter; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cheese

and the basil. Let rise in warm draft free place (I turn the oven on warm then turn it off

and let it rise in there) 35 to 45 minutes until doubled. Bake in preheated 375 degree

oven 20 minutes or until golden and done. Remove to rack to cool. Makes 1 wreath. 16

slices.