Rich Cheese Bread

Name: Rich Cheese Bread
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
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

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.

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 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.