PARMESAN BREAD

Ingredients
1 cup water 
1/4 cup butter 
3 cups all-purpose flour 
1 envelope rapid-rise yeast 
2 tablespoons sugar 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
3/4 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 
1 large egg 
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided 
1 tablespoon butter, melted 
Directions
Heat 1 cup water and 1/4 cup butter until butter melts.
Cool to 120-130 degrees.
(The temperature range is important for the yeast.) 
Combine 2 cups flour and next 6 ingredients in a
large mixing bowl.
Gradually add liquid mixture to flour mixture,
beating at high speed with an electric mixer for 1 minute.
Add egg, and beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
Gradually stir in 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
and remaining 1 cup of flour. 
Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Place dough in a greased 2-quart round baking dish.
Brush with melted butter,
and sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup cheese.
Cover and let rise in a warm place (85-degrees),
free from drafts for 45 minutes.
Bread will NOT double in bulk. 
Bake at 350-degrees for 30 minutes or until golden.
Cool in dish for 10 minutes.
Remove to a wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
8 servings