French Herb Swirl

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRENCH HERB SWIRL

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----BREAD-----
1 c Buttermilk
1/4 c Water
1/4 c Margarine or butter
4 c All-purpose flour
2 tb Sugar
1 t Salt
2 pk Active dry yeast
1 t Poppy seed
-----FILLING-----
2 tb Margaine or butter
1/2 c Minced onion
1 tb Chopped parsley
1 ea Clove garlic, minced
1/2 ts Salt

In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until
very warm. In a large bowl combine heated liquids, 1
1/2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Beat 3 minutes
at medium speed. Stir in additional 1 1/2 to 2 cups
flour to form a soft dough. On a floured surface,
knead the dough untill smooth and elastic<about 5
minutes>. Place dough in a greased bowl and cover. Let
rise in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes or until
doubled in size. Grease a 12 cup fluted tube pan;
sprinkle with poppy seeds. In a small saucepan saute
onion in butter till lightly browned; stir in
remaining filling ingredients Punch down dough; roll
out to a 16x8-inch rectangle. Spread filling to abou
1-inch from edges. Start with the longer side, roll up
tightly and seal edg Form into a circle and seal ends.
Place in prepared pan. Cover and let rise about 15
minutes or til doubled in size. In a preheated 400F
oven bake 20 to 30 minutes or untill golden brown.
Remove immediately from pan.



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