Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Butter and Herb Loaf Recipe.

Ingredients:

4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup sugar
1 TSP salt
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 large eggs, room temperature
FILLING:


1/2 cup butter, softened
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 TSP dried minced onion
1/2 TSP dried basil
1/2 TSP caraway seeds
1/4 TSP dried oregano
1/8 TSP cayenne pepper

Recipe Instructions:

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

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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.

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 15x9"
rectangle.
Spread filling over each to within 1/2 in.
of edges.
Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seams to seal and tuck ends under.

Place seam side down in 2 greased 9x5"
loaf pans.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Bake at 350 degrees 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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