Crusty Cheddar Bread

Name: Crusty Cheddar Bread
Ingredients: 1 package yeast, active dry active dry, or 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, bulk; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 each eggs lg.; 1/4 cup water warm, 110-115 degrees F; 2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose unsifted; 1 cup cottage cheese *; 1 tablespoon butter room temperature; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 cup cheddar cheese sharp, grated

9 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 package yeast, active dry active dry, or 1 tablespoon active dry yeast, bulk
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 each eggs lg.
1/4 cup water warm, 110-115 degrees F
2 1/4 cups flour, all-purpose unsifted
1 cup cottage cheese *
1 tablespoon butter room temperature
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup cheddar cheese sharp, grated

Directions

1

** You can use up to an extra 1/4 cup of flour in this recipe depending on the weather.
2

Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water and let stand 5 minutes.
3

Gently stir to completely dissolve.
4

With an electric mixer, blend the softened yeast into the cottage cheese, sugar, salt and egg.
5

Add the flour in 1/2 cup portions to form a stiff but light dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.
6

Butter a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and stir the dough down, then add 1 cup of the grated cheddar cheese.
7

Turn into the buttered dish.
8

Let rise 30 to 40 minutes longer or until almost doubled in size.
9

Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
10

and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
11

Brush the top with butter.