Cheddar Loaves

Name: Cheddar Loaves
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°); 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Swirls of cheddar cheese give these loaves an exquisite flavor. Try a slice or two for sandwiches, toasted for breakfast or served on the side with a Caesar salad —Agnes Ward Stratford, Ontario

Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, eggs, butter, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead in cheese. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 6-in. round loaf. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°.
Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 199 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Nippy Cheddar Cheese Bread in Taste of Home June/July 2007

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janice

May 19, 2018

I made this bread and we love it. The first time I did it I made it according to the recipe and it made 2 very large loaves. I made it again today and instead made 3 loaves. They look amazing. Can't wait to have some for dinner tonight. Making 3 loaves worked out wonderfully.
carolynstanek

Jan 26, 2018

The two loaves were very large.
Hallas

May 25, 2017

This is the most fantastic and fabulous recipe EVER!! I would definitely recommend this!!
shannondobos

Mar 12, 2015

This recipe is fantastic. Perfect density and just the right amount of cheddar. I was thinking this bread is also the perfect density to be a "dip" bread. Hollow out one loaf and fill with spinach dip, and cube up the other to use for dipping. The middle of the one loaf just never seems to be enough. I'll definitely try that for my next gathering!
katlaydee3

Aug 15, 2014

Nice cheddar flavor but somewhat dense texture. This was probably my own fault; I think I let the dough rise too high.
NinaH

Aug 14, 2014

This is one of our favorite go-to breads! My family likes to take day old, slice it in half lengthwise, spread pesto on it and add ham, cheese, spinach... wrap it in foil, bake for about 20 min, then devour, lol!!!
Spiffy64

May 10, 2010

This is a really excellent bread. It is a light bread and very well liked. I have used just regualar medium cheddar cheese and it tastes just as good. I also bake it in loaf pans everytime.
krystaljoy

Jan 28, 2010

I have made this recipe a number of times, we love it and have had many comments on it from others as well.
Angievan

Feb 2, 2009

This was delicious! Will definately make this again.