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FRENCH HERB BREAD
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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dorcas Breads
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 c Flour
2 pk Dry yeast
1 pk Ranch dressing mix
1 1/2 c Buttermilk
1/2 c Water
1/4 c Shortening
1 Egg
1 tb Butter or margarine
-melted
In a large mixer bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast
and 3 teaspoons dry salad dressing mix. Reserve
remaining mix. Heat buttermilk, water and shortening
until warm (120-130~), shor- tening need not melt. Add
to flour mixture. Add egg. Blend until moistened;
beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
Gradually add enough flour to make a firm dough.
Knead on a well floured surface until smooth and
elastic (5-10 minutes). Place in greased bowl; turn to
grease top. Cover; let rise in warm oven (turn on
lowest setting for 1 minute, then turn off) for 20
minutes.
Punch down dough; divide into 2 parts. On lightly
floured surface, roll or pat each part to a 12x7 inch
rectangle. Star- ting with longer side, roll up
tightly sealing edges and ends. Place seamside down on
greased cookie sheet. Make diagonal slashes about 2
inches apart in tops of loaves. Cover; let rise in
warm oven until light and doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake in preheated 375~ oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
While warm, brush with melted butter; sprinkle with 1
teaspoon reserved salad dressing mix. Cool on wire
racks.
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