*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            FRENCH HERB BREAD

Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Dorcas                           Breads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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°), shortening 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. Starting 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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