Garlic Herb Bubble Loaf

I served this bread for dinner with a tortellini soup on Sunday evening.  Using the bread machine made preparing this bread more convenient.  My son enjoyed helping dip the dough balls in the garlic herb butter and then placing the dough into the bread pan.  This bread was a hit with my family.

½ c water (70°- 80°)

½ c sour cream
2 T butter, softened
3 T sugar
1 ½ t salt
3 c bread flour
2 ¼ t active dry yeast


Garlic Herb Butter:
¼ c butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, melted
¼ t each: dried oregano, thyme, and rosemary


In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 T of water or flour if needed).


When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Divide dough into ~36 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball. In a shallow bowl, combine the butter, garlic and herbs. Dip each ball in mixture; place in an un-greased 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.