BUTTERY HERB BREAD LOAVES

Buttery Herb Bread Loaves image

Provided by Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories) @KimmiK

Number Of Ingredients 16

BREAD:
4 - 5 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 package(s) active dry yeast (1/4 oz.)
1/4 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/4 cup(s) milk
1/3 cup(s) butter, cubed
2 large eggs
FILLING:
1/2 cup(s) butter, room temperature
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon(s) onion flakes, dehydrated
1/2 teaspoon(s) basil, dried
1/4 teaspoon(s) caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried
1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper

Steps:

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.
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.
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.
Place seam side down in two greased 9" x 5" loaf pans.
Cover & let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
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.