7-8 c. white flour
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. chopped, dried chives
2 tbsp. chopped, dried parsley
1 tsp. dried dill
1 tsp. dried crushed oregano
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1/4 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
4 tbsp. butter, room temp.
2 eggs
1 1/2 - 2 c. milk, warmed
2 tbsp. dry yeast (2 pkgs.)
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. warm water

Put all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add butter, cut into small pieces. Mix yeast with tablespoon of sugar and warm water. Set aside until yeast starts to activate. Add to flour mixture until stiff (add more flour if necessary).

Knead dough for several minutes until dough is elastic, about 10 minutes. Place dough in large bowl, greased and cover with cloth. Let rise until double in size.

Punch dough down and cut into three pieces. Knead dough and shape into loaves. Place in greased loaf pans, cover pans with warm, moist towel and let rise again until double. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until bottom sounds hollow when tapped. Makes 3 small loaves. Brush tops with butter while hot.