Breads: Cheddar Loaves

By Karen-9

Ingredients

• 3 teas. active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
• 2 cups warm milk (110-115 degrees)
• 2 Tbls butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 3 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp salt
• 6 to 6-1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk, butter, eggs, sugar, salt and 6 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until firm and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise 1 hour in warm place (until doubled). Punch down, turn onto lightly floured surface and knead cheese into dough.
Divide in 1/2. Shape each into a 6" loaf. Place on greased baking sheets and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove from pan to wire rack to cool. Refrigerate leftovers.