buttery herb bread loaves

How To Make buttery herb bread loaves

• 1

  In a large bowl, combine 2 C flour, yeast, sugar & salt. In a small saucepan, heat milk & butter to 120 - 130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• 2

  Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth & elastic, about 6 - 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover & let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
• 3

  In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients; set aside. Punch down dough; divide in half. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll each portion into a 15" x 9" rectangle. Spread filling over each to within 1/2" of edges. Roll up jelly roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal & tuck ends under.
• 4

  Place seam side down in two greased 9" x 5" loaf pans.
• 5

  Cover & let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
• 6

  Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 - 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
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