Taste of Home
Cheddar Cheese Batter Bread
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 25 min. + cooling
YIELD: 2 loaves (16 pieces each).
As a dairy farmer, I like to promote our products. This cheesy, golden loaf—a proven winner at our state fair—tastes wonderful either fresh from the oven or cooled and sliced. —Jeanne Kemper, Bagdad, Kentucky
Ingredients
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2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
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3/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
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3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
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3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
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3 tablespoons sugar
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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2 teaspoons salt
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6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 large egg white
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1 tablespoon water
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TOPPING:
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1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
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1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/4 teaspoon celery seed
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cheeses, milk, sugar, butter, salt and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
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2.
Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.
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3.
Stir dough down; transfer to 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
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4.
Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, combine egg white and water. In another bowl, combine topping ingredients. Brush loaves with egg white mixture; sprinkle with topping. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice: 155 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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