1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. sugar
1 c. boiling water
3/4 c. cold water
3 tsp. sage
3 tsp. basil
2 tsp. mixed herbs
1 c. nonfat dry milk
4 1/2 c. flour

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water; let stand a few minutes. Place butter, salt, sugar, and 1 cup boiling water in large bowl; mix well. Add 3/4 cup cold water; cool to lukewarm. Add yeast mixture; add herbs. Mix dry milk and flour together. Add 3 cups of this to yeast mixture; beat until smooth. Add remaining flour. If dough sticks to side of bowl, add some additional flour.

Turn dough onto a heavily floured surface; knead for 10 minutes. Place dough in large greased bowl; turn dough to bring greased side up. Cover; let rise until doubled. Punch down; divide into 2 loaves. Place in greased pan; cover and let rise until doubled. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Turn out on rack to cool; brush tops with melted butter.