CHUNKY CHEESE BREAD

CHUNKY CHEESE BREAD image

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 C water
1/2 C cornmeal
2 tsp salt
1/2 C molasses
2 T butter
2 tsp yeast
1/2 C warm water
4-5 C Bread flour
1 lb Cheese (Swiss, Jarlsburg, etc)

Steps:

1. Combine 1 1/2 C water, 1/2 C cornmeal, tsp salt, in a 2QBt pan. Boil, stirring constantly until the mix thickens. Add1/2 C molasses, mix thoroughly;Let cool to lukewarm 2. Proof yeast in 1/4 C warm water and 1/4 C molasses 3. Add cornmeal mixture (#1 above) to yeast, Stir thoroughly 4. Add 4-5 C flour to form stiff dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and shiny 5. Let rise in covered, greased bowl until 2x ... 1 1/2 hours 6. Cut cheese into 1/4"-1/2" cubes 7. Line 2 8"- 9" round baking pans with 12" squares of aluminum over the pans; grease well 8. Put risen dough on surface sprinkled with corn meal. Work cheese cubes into dough; divide dough 9. Shape each part into round loaves. press into 8" or 9" round pans and cover 10. Let rise about 1 hour 11. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 45-55 minutes, until nicely browned Variation: honey for molasses, 1 1/2 C rye for 1 1/2 C Bread flour, plus caraway seeds