Italian Cheese Loaves

Name: Italian Cheese Loaves
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Cuisine: Italian Bread Recipes, Italian Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 3 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 3 tablespoons shortening; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

This quick-and-easy yeast bread is a favorite of my daughter and my best friend. They could sit down and eat an entire loaf!

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 to 8 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the shortening, sugar, salt and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Add the cheeses, garlic powder and onion powder. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Do not let rise. Divide in half; shape into two loaves.
Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Do not let rise. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 123 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Italian Cheese Loaves in Best of Country Breads

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NevadaRose

Apr 13, 2011

I was a little leary of this - no rising time for a yeast bread - but it turned out great. Took to work and they finished it all before noon! I will definitely keep this handy and make it often!