CHEESE SNACK BREAD

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Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° - 115°)
3/4 cup warm milk (110° - 115°)
2 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour to 2 3/4 cups
TOPPING:
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded process American cheese
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon minced onion
poppy seed, or caraway seeds

Steps:

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water let stand for 5 minutes. Add warm milk, shortening, sugar, salt and 1-1/4 cups flour. Beat until smooth stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Pat into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine cheese, egg, milk and onion. Spread over dough. Sprinkle with caraway seeds or poppy seeds. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve warm.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

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