Cheese Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
2. 2
   In large bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour, sugar, garlic salt and yeast.
3. 3
   In large saucepan, heat water, oil and cheese until very warm.
4. 4
   Add warm liquid and egg to flour mixture.
5. 5
   Blend at low speed until moistened.
6. 6
   By hand, stir in 3 to 4 cups flour until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl.
7. 7
   On floured surface, knead in 1/2 to 1 1/2 cups flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Place dough in greased bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.
9. 9
   Let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
10. 10
    Punch dough down.
11. 11
    Let rest on counter, covered with inverted bowl.
12. 12
    Shape dough according to variation desired.