Preparing Polly's Special Bread
My mother, Polly, was famous for the special bread she made for the family at most holiday gatherings. As you can see in the attached photo, the presentation is very pleasing to the eye. And it's delicious! The bread was coined "Polly's Bread" by my children and has been requested and enjoyed by friends and relatives for many years.
Things You Will Need
Two one pound frozen bread loavesA Bundt Pan
Butter
Garlic Salt
Step 1
This is Polly's recipe. First, thaw two frozen one
pound plain dough loaves, following the directions on the package. I've found
that slow thawing in the refrigerator overnight is best. After thawing, cut
each loaf into 8 similar sized pieces.(See the photo)
Step 2
Next, generously coat one side of each piece of dough
with salted butter and a sprinkling of garlic salt. (See the photo) 
Step 3
Now, arrange the
dough slices in a Bundt pan, alternating the direction the pieces are pointing.
Always place the buttered side of the bread slice against the unbuttered side
of the adjacent piece. You'll find that the 16 pieces of bread are just the
right amount to fill the Bundt pan. (See the photo) 
Step 4
Cover the Bundt pan
with a towel, and let the dough rise for approximately two hours. The rising
takes place best in temperatures around 100 degrees. You may use an oven for
this step, but make sure the temperature isn't much above 100 degrees. I
suggest warming the oven and then turning it off before putting the dough in to
rise. When the dough has risen an inch or two above the lip of the Bundt pan,
it's time to bake Polly's bread.(See the photo) 
Notice how alternating the bread slices made an interesting pattern in the raised dough.
Step 5
Remove the towel and bake the bread in a 375 degree
oven for 25-30 minutes until the top crust is a golden brown. If the top crust
gets too dark before the baking time is up, just lie a piece of aluminum foil
loosely over the top of the Bundt pan. When the bread is done baking, remove it
from the oven and turn it upside down on a dinner plate. Now, lift the Bundt
off of the bread, and gently flip the bread over so the crust is on top. Brush
butter on the crust so it shines, and Voila! You have Polly's Bread. (See the
photo) 
As you pass the bread around the table, everyone will enjoy tearing off their own piece of Polly's Bread.
Tips & Warnings
For variety, you can try other herbs and spices besides garlic salt. Also, there are other seasoned salts that you may like to try.
Basil makes for an interesting variation. Use your imagination, experiment, and enjoy!
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Comments
OMG! I can smell this coming out of the oven! Great and easy recipe!
This sounds fabulous, and so easy to make! I look forward to sharing "Polly's bread" with my family and friends!
OH my, this sounds awesome. Going to print out, will be a nice addition to Easter dinner. Thanks!!!! for sharing Polly's bread.^5 (I'm going to tweet and share with friends on FB)
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