Herbed Oat Pan Bread

DOUGH
2 cups water
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons of margarine or butter, softened
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 (.25 oz) packages of active dry yeast (5 teaspoons of bulk yeast)
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
TOPPING
6 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted, divided
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (or hard cheese blend)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (use minced if you want that real garlic kick)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil; stir in oats. Remove from heat. Stir in butter; cool to 120°-130°F.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add oat mixture, combine until moistened. Add egg. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in additional flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.

3. Let dough rest for 15 minutes. Punch dough down. Press dough into a 9x13in., greased, baking dish. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°.

4. Brush dough with 4 Tablespoons of melted butter. Bake for 15 minutes. Combine remaining butter with basil, garlic, and oregano; brush over bread. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of bread; continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes until brown.