Ranch French Bread
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
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4 loaves
ingredients
- 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
- 1⁄2 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees)
- 1⁄2 cup sugar, divided
- 2 cups warm buttermilk (110 to 115 degrees)
- 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope original ranch dressing mix or 4 tablespoons ranch dressing
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 8 -9 cups all-purpose flour
directions
- In mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; then add 1 teaspoon sugar; let stand for five minutes.
- Add the buttermilk, butter (or margarine), eggs, ranch dressing mix (or salad dressing), salt, 4 cups flour and remaining sugar; mix well until smooth.
- Stir in 4 or 5 more cups of flour until you have a soft dough.
- Knead the bread dough on a floured surface for about 6 or 7 minutes, then put it in a greased bowl, cover& let rise for about an hour; until doubled in size.
- On a floured surface, punch dough and divide into 4 equal sections.
- Shape each into a long"log" about 12 inches long but not too wide and flat, then slash the top of each loaf with a knife.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled; about 30 minutes.
- Bake in a 350 oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown; but do not bake more than 2 loaves at a time.
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Reviews
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This is a recipe that my family really enjoys. I've made it several times (originally in TOH)--worth the effort. I prefer to add two envelopes of the Ranch Dressing mix---boosts the flavor. This is also a great recipe because you have a loaf to serve with dinner, one for the next day, and two to freeze.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Margaret Joy
United States
I'm a junior in nursing school and I love to bake and cook! I bake goodies for my study partners, my professors, my boyfriend, and my family. It's a great stress reliever! Recently I have started training to run in 5Ks, so I am trying to get in shape and making lots of delicious low-fat foods!