Poppy Seed Cheese Bread
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 15 servings.
This easy-to-make bread goes well with a salad luncheon or a casserole dinner. But I especially like to serve it with spaghetti and pasta dishes. The cheese topping is its crowning glory! —Elaine Mundt, Detroit, Michigan
Ingredients
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
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3/4 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
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2 tablespoons shortening
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1 teaspoon salt
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2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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TOPPING:
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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1 large egg
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1/3 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
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Poppy seeds
Directions
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1.
Dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Combine milk, shortening and salt; stir into yeast mixture. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
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2.
Punch down dough; press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
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3.
Preheat oven to 425°. Combine cheese, egg, milk and onion; spread over dough. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake 15-20 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 163 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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