Parmesan Batter Bread

By Foodiewife

Ingredients

• 1 scant tablespoon or 1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup lukewarm (105°F to 115°F) water
• 2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup lukewarm (105°F to 115°F) milk
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, cut in 1/2-inch dice

Preparation

Step 1

In a cup, stir yeast into water to soften.

In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar and salt together to combine. Add softened yeast/water mixture, butter, milk, egg and Parmesan cheese. Beat vigorously for 2 minutes.

Turn batter into a well-seasoned 10-inch skillet or round pan. Dot top of dough with cream cheese. Cover with tightly woven towel and let rise for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake bread for 20 minutes, or until internal temperature of bread reaches 190°F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove bread from oven, cut into wedges, and serve immediately.