Ranch French Bread

Ingredients (10)

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 2 cups warm buttermilk (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 to 2 envelopes original ranch salad dressing mix
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 8 to 9 cups all-purpose flour
• Additional butter, melted