Herb Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. 2
   Add 2 cups flour, buttermilk, oil, sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Beat at low speed until moistened.
4. 4
   Increase to medium speed for 10 minutes, scraping sides of bowl.
5. 5
   Add herbs and mix well.
6. 6
   Stir in enough flour to form soft dough (about rest of flour).
7. 7
   Turn dough out on floured board; knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
8. 8
   Add more flour if needed.
9. 9
   Turn over dough, smooth side down, in greased bowl.
10. 10
    Flop dough so all is greased.
11. 11
    Cover and let rise in warm area until double in size (about 1 hour).
12. 12
    Grease two large cookie sheets.
13. 13
    After dough rises, turn out on lightly floured surface.
14. 14
    Divide into 4 parts. Form into loaves.
15. 15
    Let rise double in size (about 30 minutes). Preheat oven to 350°.
16. 16
    Brush loaves with melted butter.
17. 17
    Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.