Cheese Batter Bread Recipe

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Hearty breads are very much a part of our Midwest heritage. This bread has a unique flavor and is a family favorite.

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Cheese Batter Bread Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm chicken broth (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 egg, beaten
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1-1/4 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Onion salt, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm broth. Add the sugar, butter, salt, poultry seasoning, egg and 1 cup of flour; beat until smooth. Add 1 cup of cheese and the remaining flour; stir for 1 minute.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Stir the batter down, about 25 strokes. Spread evenly into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and onion salt if desired. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).

Nutritional Analysis: 1 slice equals 136 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 197 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Cheese Batter Bread in Country Extra January 1999, p51