Nothing beats the aroma of freshly baked cheesebread wafting through the house. This delicious, soft bread is packed with cheesy goodness in every bite, making it a perfect accompaniment to soups, stews, or simply enjoyed on its own.
ngredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup warm water
Instructions:
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir in warm milk and melted butter. Mix until the dough starts to come together.
- Knead: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticky, add a bit more flour.
- First rise: Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Incorporate the cheese: Punch down the dough and gently knead in the shredded cheddar until evenly distributed.
- Shape: Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Second rise: Cover and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the loaf with beaten egg and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Enjoy warm slices of cheesebread with butter or your favorite spread!
