posted by Cissy 11-14-101 2:02 PM
Sour Cream Herb Bread
3 1/4 cups flour
2 pkgs. dry yeast
1/4 c. sugar
1 t. salt
1/2 t. celery seed
1/2 t. dill seed
1/2 t. ground coriander seed
1 cup sour cream (or low-fat yogurt)
1/2 cup water 105-110 degrees
3 T. butter, softened
1 egg
melted butter and sesame seeds to brush on top
Grease two 8-inch loaf pans.
Blend 2 cups of four and all ingredients except extra butter and sesame seeds. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed. Stir in remaining flour by hand. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (45-60 minutes).
Stir batter vigorously. Divide in two and place in pans. Cover. Let rise again until doubled (30-45 minutes).
Preheat oven to 350.
Brush loaves with butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 35-40 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove from pans immediately and cool on racks.
Makes 2 loaves