BACON-CHEDDAR FRENCH BREAD

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the cheese, bacon, sour cream, butter, salt, Italian seasoning and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. 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. Shape into 15-in.-long loaves. Place on two greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., With a sharp knife, make five shallow slashes across the top of each loaf. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

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