1/2 c. warm (105 to 115 degrees) water
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. warm sour cream
6 tbsp. butter
1/3 c. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. marjoram leaves
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
2 eggs
3 3/4 to 4 3/4 c. flour

Put warm water into a large warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast, stir until dissolved. Add sour cream, butter, sugar, salt, spices and eggs. Beat in 3 cups flour until well blended, about 1 minute. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Cover, let rise until doubled, about 50 minutes. Stir down.

Turn into 2 greased 1-quart casseroles. Cover, let rise in warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees about 35 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on racks. Makes 2 loaves.