Italian Herb and Cheese Baguettes

This recipe comes from my Sister-in-Law Krystal. It's amazing. Hopefully you're accustomed to bread making, cuz the directions here are as good as they're going to get, considering this was originally a bread machine recipe.

Italian Herb and Cheese Baguettes

Makes 2 

 1 1/4 C water (roughly 105-110 F)
2 t active dry yeast
1 1/2 T olive oil
1 t salt
3 1/2 C flour
2 t sugar
1 T dried parsley
1 t dried basil
1/2 t garlic powder
1 C colby jack cheese (or choose a different one)

In a large bowl combine the water and yeast. Let sit for about 10 minutes. It should get frothy.

Add remaining ingredients, knead until dough is soft and springy. cover lightly and let rise in a warm area until doubled, 1-1 1/2 hrs. Punch dough down, cut in half, and shape into two baguettes. Let rise a little more, then bake at 360 for 15-20 minutes.