madrose76's Recipe

Herbed Yeast Bread

Category: Yeast Breads

2 Tbsp active dry yeast
3 c. warm water (110-115), divided
1/4 c softened butter
4 eggs, beaten
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. instant nonfat dry milk powder
2 tsp salt
11-12 c. flour
Herb Butter:
1/4 c. melted butter
2 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp dried parsley flakes
1 tsp dill weed
1/4 tsp dried oregano

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in 1 c. water. Add butter, eggs, sugar, milk powder, salt and remaining water; mix well. Beat in 8 cups flour until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Roll to 1/2" thickness; cut with a 2 1/2" biscuit cutter. Combine herb butter ingredients; brush over circles. Fold in half with buttered sides out. Place circles with folded edge down in five greased 8-cup fluted tube pans or 8x4" loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 5 loaves.