Ranch French Bread

Name: Ranch French Bread
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2 cups warm buttermilk (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 to 2 envelopes original ranch salad dressing mix; 2 teaspoons salt; 8 to 9 cups all-purpose flour; Additional butter, melted

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 to 2 envelopes original ranch salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons salt
8 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
Additional butter, melted

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the buttermilk, butter, sugar, eggs, ranch dressing mix, salt and 4 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

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.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into fourths. Roll each portion into a 14x12-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down on two greased
4

. With a sharp knife, make five shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.