BACON, HERB AND CHEESE SNACK BREAD

Bacon, Herb and Cheese Snack Bread image

Italian herbs, shredded cheese, and chopped bacon combine for a delicious snack or sandwich bread.

Provided by Fleischmann's Yeast

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 envelopes Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast
1 ½ teaspoons Spice Islands® Italian Herb Seasoning
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ¼ cups water
¼ cup Mazola® Vegetable Plus! Oil
2 eggs
8 ounces shredded cheese blend (Cheddar Jack, Cheddar mozzarella, etc.)
6 slices cooked bacon, coarsely chopped

Steps:

Combine 1-1/2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, Italian herb seasoning, salt and garlic in a large mixer bowl. Heat water and oil until very warm (120 degrees to 130 degrees F); gradually add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs and 1 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in 1 cup cheese and remaining flour to make a stiff batter. Spread batter on greased 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan or rimmed baking sheet with at least 1-inch sides. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; top with bacon. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes or until done. Cover loosely with foil during last 5 to 10 minutes of baking if cheese begins to overbrown. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. Serve as strips or squares, or slice and use for sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 496.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g