Cheese Bread

Description

• Makes 1 loaf, 16 servings (2 x ½-inch) slices.

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups bread flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package dry yeast, about 2 ¼ teaspoons
• 1 cup very warm water, 120 to 130 °F
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• cooking spray
• ¼ cup minced fresh parsley
• ¼ cup (1 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup (1 oz) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 3 tablespoons minced jalapeño pepper
• 3 tablespoons minced green onions
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons water

Directions

1. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a chef's knife.
2. Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a large bowl. Add 1 cup very warm water and 1 tbsp. oil; stir until well-blended.
3. Add 1 ½ cup flour;  just stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tbsp. at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
5. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 °F), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Press two fingers into dough.
7. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough. Punch dough down, and roll into a 15x10-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
8. Combine parsley and next 7 ingredients in a bowl. Spread parsley mixture evenly over dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
9. Roll up rectangle tightly, starting at long side, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets; pinch seam and ends to seal.
10. Place roll, seam side down, on a large baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Using a sharp knife, make ¼-inch-deep diagonal cuts across top of loaf.
11. Cover and let rise 35 minutes or until doubled in size. Combine egg white and 2 teaspoons water, and gently brush over dough.
12. Preheat oven to 375 °F. Bake at 375 °F for 25 to 30 minutes or until the loaf is golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
13. Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm and plain or with other side dishes, main dishes, or appetizers.

Videos

How to Make the Cheese Bread

Attribution

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group