CHEDDAR LOAVES

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Swirls of cheddar cheese give these loaves an exquisite flavor. Try a slice or two for sandwiches, toasted for breakfast or served on the side with a Caesar salad -Agnes Ward Stratford, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, eggs, butter, sugar, salt and 3 cups flour; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead in cheese. Divide dough in half; shape each portion into a 6-in. round loaf. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.