In a medium bowl, mix together flour, yeast, and salt.
Add buttermilk and 1 Tablespoon of butter. Using a spatula, mix until a small ball of dough forms. Cover and allow to rise in a warm location for one hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
Sprinkle a flat surface with flour and place dough on top. Sprinkle dough with flour. Using a rolling pin, roll dough into a 10x16 inch rectangle.
In a small bowl, combine remaining butter, parsley, and garlic. Using fork, knife, or offset spatula, spread garlic butter evenly onto the rectangle of dough.
From the longer end, roll dough into a log.
Cut dough in half lengthwise. Twist the two halves together into a braid. Coil the braid, twisting each end in the opposite direction and tuck the ends to form a small loaf shape (per the photo).
Place the dough into a loaf pan.
Bake for 35 minutes or until bread reaches an internal temperature of 190˚F.
Notes
You can replace self-rising flour with this DIY version!