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Rich Cheese Bread

Our two cons always request this cheesy bread during the holidays. It's a favorite to serve with soup or to use for making sandwiches.

32 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 45 min.

Ingredients

5 to 6 cups bread flour
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces process American cheese (Velveeta), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Additional cornmeal

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, cornmeal, yeast and salt. In a
large saucepan, heat the water, molasses and butter to
120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until
moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
6-8 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about
1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in
half. Work half of the cheese cubes into each portion of dough.
Shape into round loaves.
Place in two greased 8-in. or 9-in. round baking pans. Sprinkle with
additional cornmeal. Cover and let rise in a warm place until

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Rich Cheese Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

doubled, about 1 hour.
Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
pan to wire racks to cool. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2
loaves (16 slices each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 114 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 130 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.