CHEESY POTATO BREAD

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Two crusty golden-brown loaves with terrific flavor and texture are what you'll get when you try this recipe. Potatoes and cheese make an unusual but delicious combination for a yeast bread. My family loves it served with soup or stew on cold days. -Deb Amrine, Grand Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup half-and-half cream
5 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 tablespoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups finely shredded peeled potatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water; let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add cream, 3 tablespoons butter, salt, cayenne pepper and 2-1/2 cups flour; beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. (Dough will feel slightly sticky.) Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch the dough down. Pat into a 1/2-in.-thick rectangle. Sprinkle cheese evenly over dough. Fold dough over the cheese and knead into dough. Shape into two round loaves; place in greased 9-in. round baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Cut an X on top of each loaf; brush with remaining butter. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.