HERBED CHEESE RINGS

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This savory cheese loaf is great sliced in thin wedges to go with soup, salads or casseroles. I've served it to large crowds and received many compliments. One year, I gave it to our neighbor for Christmas. -Evelyn Bear, Kingston, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 rings (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole wheat flour
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon each dried oregano, basil and rosemary, crushed
FILLING:
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
TOPPING:
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, oil, honey, egg, salt, whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour and herbs. Beat until blended. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll one portion into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Combine filling ingredients; sprinkle half over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal., Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. With a sharp knife, cut 1/2-in. slashes at 2-in. intervals. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Preheat oven to 350°. Brush each ring with egg; sprinkle with sesame seeds and cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.