CHEESY RYE BREAD

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Cheddar cheese is a flavorful addition to these country-style loaves. It's a fun change from plain rye bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 loaves (6 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups water
1/2 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups rye flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
8 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
Additional cornmeal

Steps:

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, cornmeal and salt to a boil; stir until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and molasses. Cool to room temperature. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the cornmeal mixture, rye flour and 1 cup all purpose flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours., Punch the dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; knead cheese cubes into the dough. Divide into three portions; shape each portion into a 5-in. round loaf. , Sprinkle greased baking sheets with cornmeal. Place loaves on prepared pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.