EASY CHEESE BATTER BREAD (A PILLSBURY BAKE-OFF WINNER)

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This hearty casserole bread was a prize winner in the 23rd Bake-Off contest in the early 70's. The moist and chewy bread is even better the second day! *Cooking time(passive time) includes time for bread to rise twice.

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Generously grease 1 1/2 or 2 quart casserole dish or 9x5" loaf pan.
  • Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
  • In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, cheese, sugar,salt and yeast; blend well.
  • In small saucepan, heat milk and margarine until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F.).
  • Add warm liquid and eggs to flour mixture.
  • Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • By hand, stir in remaining 1 cup flour.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.
  • Let rise in warm place (80 to 85 degrees F.) until light and doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
  • Stir down dough to remove all air bubbles. Turn into prepared casserole dish.
  • Cover; let rise in warm place until ight and doubled in size, 20-25 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Uncover dough.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  • Remove from casserole dish immediately; cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2796.6, Fat 153.4, SaturatedFat 49, Cholesterol 779.2, Sodium 5565.6, Carbohydrate 261.7, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 11, Protein 89.1

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