GARLIC AND HERB PARMESAN BUNS

FOR 8 BUNS:
1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons Italian herbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon rapid-rise yeast

FOR 12 BUNS:
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian herbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups bread flour
1 tablespoon rapid-rise yeast

FOR THE TOPPING:
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese (up to 2 Tbsp.)

Measure carefully, placing all ingredients except topping in bread machine pan in order specified by owner's manual.

Program dough cycle setting; press start.

Turn out dough onto lightly oiled surface. Cut dough into 8 pieces for small batch or 12 pieces for large batch. Shape into smooth balls. Place on greased baking sheet; flatten slightly. Let rise in warm place 45 minutes or until doubled.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Brush buns with water; sprinkle tops with pinch of parmesan cheese.

Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or transfer onto wire rack to cool completely.

Makes 8 or 12 buns
Source: Favorite Brand Name Recipes: Bread Machine, June 6 2000