Preparation

1. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan liberally with butter.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, stir together 2 cups flour, sugar, and yeast. (If you don't have a stand mixer, use a large bowl.)
3. Place milk and butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook just until butter melts. Remove from stovetop and let sit 2-3 minutes. Stir in water.
4. Add milk mixture to flour mixture, and using your dough hook attachment, mix until combined. (If you don't have a stand mixer, you can stir together by hand.)
5. Add garlic powder, salt, and eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Add the remaining 3/4 cup flour flour gradually, and beat until the dough comes together, 2-3 minutes more. It will be sticky.
7. Place dough in a bowl that has been coated with oil and covered with a clean kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour.
8. After rising time, punch down dough and turn out onto a floured surface. Roll dough into a large rectangle, about 12x20 inches and trim edges to neaten, if needed.
9. Spread softened butter evenly over dough and sprinkle with garlic, herbs, and cheese.
10. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 5 strips from top to bottom. Stack strips one on top of the other, then cut into 6 sets of squares.
11. Place dough stacks, cut side down, in greased loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rise again for 30-45 minutes.
12. Remove plastic wrap and bake in 350°F oven until top is golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before turning bread out onto a flat surface. Enjoy!