Garlic Bubble Loaf

DId lots of searching and couldn't find this one posted yet. It's incredible! Soft and buttery and easy to make. Loved it!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 32
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 2 (1/4ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1⁄4 cup warm water (110 to 115 )
• 2  cups milk
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  tablespoon shortening
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 6 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup butter, melted
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 2  teaspoons garlic powder

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth.
3. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
4. Turn out on a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
5. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
6. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into fourths.
7. Divide each portion into 12 pieces.
8. In a shallow bowl, combine the butter, parsley and garlic powder.
9. Shape each piece into a ball; dip in the butter mixture.
10. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans.
11. Pour any remaining butter mixture over dough.
12. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
13. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
14. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.