CRUSTY CHEESE BREAD

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My family loves this cheesy bread--especially the variation with the extra cheese. It is the cheesiest!

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Breads

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup water
1 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 egg
2 1/4 cups flour

Steps:

  • Sprinkle yeast over warm water.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir gently to moisten.
  • With mixer, blend softened yeast with cottage cheese, sugar, salt and egg.
  • Add flour in 1/2 cup portions to form stiff dough.
  • Beat well by hand after each addition.
  • Cover dough and let rise in a warm place until double (about 1 hour).
  • Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Stir down dough and transfer to buttered casserole.
  • Let rise another 30 to 40 minutes until almost double.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Brush crust with butter and serve.
  • Variations: Add 1 tablespoon grated onion and 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds before adding flour.
  • Mix in 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese when stirring down dough.

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