Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 5 to 5 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/4 c. salad oil
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/8 c. chopped chives
  • 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 3/4 c. lukewarm water
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/8 c. parsley flakes
  • 1/2 tsp. dill seed

Method

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Add 2 cups flour, buttermilk, oil, sugar and salt.
  • Beat at low speed until moistened.
  • Increase to medium speed for 10 minutes, scraping sides of bowl.
  • Add herbs and mix well.
  • Stir in enough flour to form soft dough (about rest of flour).
  • Turn dough out on floured board; knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes).
  • Add more flour if needed.
  • Turn over dough, smooth side down, in greased bowl.
  • Flop dough so all is greased.
  • Cover and let rise in warm area until double in size (about 1 hour).
  • Grease two large cookie sheets.
  • After dough rises, turn out on lightly floured surface.
  • Divide into 4 parts. Form into loaves.
  • Let rise double in size (about 30 minutes). Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Brush loaves with melted butter.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes.