NO-KNEAD CASSEROLE BREAD

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You'll love this cheddar bread made in a casserole dish. It is one of the easiest yeast breads to make. And since it calls for rapid-rise yeast, you don't have to wait long to enjoy it! -Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups water
2 tablespoons butter, cubed
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

In a large bowl, mix sugar, yeast, salt, pepper and 2-1/2 cups flour. In a small saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°; stir into dry ingredients. Stir in 3/4 cup cheese, onion and remaining flour, forming a soft dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest 10 minutes., Shape dough into a ball; place in a greased 2-qt. round baking dish. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Cool in baking dish 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool., Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaf in heavy-duty foil. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.