POPPY SEED CHEESE BREAD

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This easy-to-make bread goes well with a salad luncheon or a casserole dinner. But I especially like to serve it with spaghetti and pasta dishes. The cheese topping is its crowning glory! -Elaine Mundt, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 large egg
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
Poppy seeds

Steps:

Dissolve yeast and sugar in water. Combine milk, shortening and salt; stir into yeast mixture. Add enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 3 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch down dough; press into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 425°. Combine cheese, egg, milk and onion; spread over dough. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake 15-20 minutes. Cut into squares; serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.