Butterflake Herb Loaf

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

milk

1/4 cup

butter

3 tbsp

sugar

2 tsp

salt

large eggs

2 tsp

instant yeast or active dry yeast

to 4 1/4 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour

2 tbsp

potato flour or 1/3 cup instant potato flakes, optional, for increased moistness

8 tbsp

unsalted butter, softened

1/2 tsp

salt

1 tsp

grated onion or chopped chives

1 clove

garlic, minced

1/2 tsp

caraway seeds or chopped fennel seed

1/2 tsp

dried basil, crushed

1/4 tsp

dried oregano, crushed

1/8

to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste

*See "tips," below.